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Old 16th August 2011 | 16:11
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iceman50
 
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Sincerely hope we don't fall out, mate. But there clearly IS a difference.

In a conventional 'transport category' aeroplane you will normally have both hands on the yoke. You can take either hand off, to attend to other things if needed - but both hands will be 'in practice.'
Sorry, but we will have to fall out as you are wrong. I have actually flown both manufacturers, Boeing B757 / B767 and presently fly the Airbus A340 / A330, you have NOT. If you are "manually" flying your right hand, if you are in the LHS, will be on the thrust levers!! We now have hydraulic systems and do not need the leverage of two hands on the "yoke"!
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