Herc overhead console
I once had the pleasure of a jolly flight around the Falkland Islands in a Herc. I was in the rear jumpseat (under the bubble) for the landing. As soon as we touched down I noticed a Sgt, not one of the pilots got up and retarded 4 levers on the console in succesion.
Can anyone tell me what they were and why the Captain or Co-pilot did not do it?
Thanks
You have me confused ... in just under 10,000 hours on the Hercules I don't remember any levers on the overhead console and I looked at it many, many times ...... I also don't remember anyone "getting up" as soon as touch down occurred .. mostly we were hanging on tight as the 2-winged master race put all 4 throttles to max reverse
simultaneously - Ok sometimes in
symetrical pairs - any other action being met by a swift response from myself .... no "levers" ever moved "in succession" at that point !!!