Originally Posted by
Trim Stab
No, neither.
The original premise was whether a 24 hour break should be required between switching cockpits. Respectfully, I don't see any justification for this at all.
Adapting to the different control inputs required on different types happens as soon as flight begins.
I agree that lack of familiarity with a different type may lead to a spot of initial finger trouble with instrumentation and switches, but I don't think a 24 hour break would help with this at all.
In that I agree - the issue I think is in re-calibrating the pilot between cockpits, and a time interval between them neither helps nor hinders in that regard. But, in my opinion the actions taken by the pilot to familiarise themselves with each cockpit environment and required behaviours, have potential to both help and hinder, and failure to do anything, is potentially courting problems.
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