Cockpit Chronicles: Getting More Out Of Layovers

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6-12-2012 @ 1:09AM

Steve said...

Kent,
In reading your older article on the differences in various Boeing planes, I was sad to see a professional pilot calling the control wheel a "yolk" - like an egg. I might expect that from non-pilot, but to see it come from a pro is pretty disappointing. I think calling it a 'yolk' should be grounds for recurrent training!

Maybe it's a matter of poor spelling, or poor editing, but I believe it should be properly referred to as a "yoke". Anyone who can't manage that should just call it a stick!

Thanks for the insights into the other side of aviation that most of us don't get to see.

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