I would image any seasoned patrol pilot on this type would be accustomed to regularly switching the XFR pumps towards the latter part of the flight regime and that it would be second nature. It doesn't make sense to me. Even if he lost the first engine to fuel starvation wouldn't it be wise to at least select both XFR pumps?
With both XFR pumps off and both engine feeder tanks running low is the machine now subject to maneuvering restrictions particularly with regards to roll angle and yaw rate?
Just curious if any driver can describe the XFR pump selector on this machine.
Is it a single multi position switch - (OFF*)/FWD/AFT/BOTH
Or are they two separate switches - OFF/ON - for each XFR pump
Not that it matters too much, however logic seems to suggest the multi position switch to be more ergonomic and convenient.