Monday, June 27, 2011

L-1011 General Aircraft Characteristics: Pilot's Eye Locator (25-30)

The Captain and First Officer adjust their seats to the position that enables them to sight through the Eye Locator. In this position the Pilots obtain optimum vision through the windshield.

The Captain can adjust to proper seat height by raising or lowering his or her seat until the entire length oft he two horizontal white lines are visible on the Eye Locator. He or she may adjust for proper longitudinal position by moving his or her seat fore and aft until the center post covers the right vertical white line on the Eye Locator.

The First Officer adjusts his or her seat in the same manner, except she or he uses the left vertical line for longitudinal adjustment.

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