Shared drink counter on 747 in C (pilot\copilot?)
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Wow, a surprising amount of misinformation in this thread, from people who should know better.
747 C Lower Deck goes:
AB CDF GH
D&F share the center console, which includes the drink space, along with PTVs.
777 C goes:
AB DEF HJ
E&F share the center console.
As noted in previous threads, for solo travelers, this normally means you'll want to choose the left side of the center aisle, while couples might want to pick the center and right side.
On the other hand, it has also been noted that since the two right side seats share PTV space, this often creates a greater "barrier" than the space between C&D (or D&E on the 777). This, along with the general tendency to go to the left (disembarkation) side of the aircraft, means that a solo middle-seat traveler will often disrupt the right-side sitter less often, when getting out to go to the lav, etc.
My personal strategy is to usually pick the left side, so I'm not clinking glasses with a stranger, or sharing my space with their ipod or, um, their nuts.
747 C Lower Deck goes:
AB CDF GH
D&F share the center console, which includes the drink space, along with PTVs.
777 C goes:
AB DEF HJ
E&F share the center console.
As noted in previous threads, for solo travelers, this normally means you'll want to choose the left side of the center aisle, while couples might want to pick the center and right side.
On the other hand, it has also been noted that since the two right side seats share PTV space, this often creates a greater "barrier" than the space between C&D (or D&E on the 777). This, along with the general tendency to go to the left (disembarkation) side of the aircraft, means that a solo middle-seat traveler will often disrupt the right-side sitter less often, when getting out to go to the lav, etc.
My personal strategy is to usually pick the left side, so I'm not clinking glasses with a stranger, or sharing my space with their ipod or, um, their nuts.
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Originally Posted by wimpypipsqueak
On a 744? I'll bet you a SWU that you are wrong. Center seats are C,D,F
As far as the SWU, you had a chance last month to get a couple of them.
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Originally Posted by iluv2fly
\As long as it is served with some fresh cold milk.
Timothy
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But I will, unlike a lot of people here, admit I am wrong and eat humble pie.
Which I might add...inflate nicely to produce comfy pillow-like cushions.
As for the milk...well...you're on your own, buddy.
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Originally Posted by PremEx
You sir, may eat my crusty shorts.
Which I might add...inflate nicely to produce comfy pillow-like cushions.
Which I might add...inflate nicely to produce comfy pillow-like cushions.
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Originally Posted by Dromomaniac
My personal strategy is to usually pick the left side, so I'm not clinking glasses with a stranger, or sharing my space with their ipod or, um, their nuts.
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According to this photo
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0911340/L/
The shared drink tray is on the co-pilot (right side).
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0911340/L/
The shared drink tray is on the co-pilot (right side).
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Originally Posted by PremEx
You sir, may eat my crusty shorts.
Which I might add...inflate nicely to produce comfy pillow-like cushions.
As for the milk...well...you're on your own, buddy.
Which I might add...inflate nicely to produce comfy pillow-like cushions.
As for the milk...well...you're on your own, buddy.
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For some reason I just lost my appetite.
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Originally Posted by lucky9876coins
This raises another question.
Which side is the copilots side?
On flights over eight hours, the "copilot" will often times sit in the "pilots" seat and a junior first officer (a.k.a. relief pilot) will sit in the "copilot" seat while the "pilot" rests.
Which side is the copilots side?
On flights over eight hours, the "copilot" will often times sit in the "pilots" seat and a junior first officer (a.k.a. relief pilot) will sit in the "copilot" seat while the "pilot" rests.
Not quite...
the "relief pilot" is just the same as the "flying" First Officer in terms of qualifications. He/she might be the "relief pilot" (we call them bunkies) due to schedule preferences and can be senior to the "flying" FO.
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.
Not all airlines have the same system. Some "relief pilots" are not qualified to even do a landing or takeoff!!!!
So to answer the question the copilots ( i hate that term.... ) side depends on which way you are facing.....
foward is on the right.
aft is on the left.
DC
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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.
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Originally Posted by Kurt
On the other hand, if you take the F seat and the center remains empty, you can have the small luxury of two PTVs. Great for watching a movie and still having Airshow running full-time.
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Originally Posted by crankyusi
Been too long since I've been on a plane. In C class on the 747, in the middle 3 seats, is the drink counter that's shared by 2 passengers on the pilot side, or the copilot side? Trying to keep the spilled drinks in the family.
Thanks if you could comment.
Thanks if you could comment.
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Originally Posted by SealBeach
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?
Practice, practice, practice........(and its a Boeing issue too.....very very very rare to see two hands on the yoke, one is supposed to be on the throttles as well)
DC