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Old Feb 7, 2006, 9:04 pm
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SealBeach
 
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Originally Posted by UALPilotDC
Since we all have a type rating (an advanced rating on our FAA license), on that specific plane, either FO is qualified to sit in the left seat (Captain's seat). So if the bunkie comes off break and the Captain is next to go, then the bunkie would take the left seat. No need to do a double switch.
Which brings up one other question, relevant only to Airbii, about which hand you're doing the flying with. Can pilots honestly say that they're not at a disadvantage when they're grabbing the yoke with their non-dominant hand?
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