I always sit in the right seat.

I don't care who's sitting next to me or in the back, as long as
they're not throwing the W&B out of whack. I don't recall ever flying
with passenger(s) and not having somebody sit up front. If we're out
for a joyride, I'll always let my tag-alongs fly for a while (trim and
rudders are still there, and most people don't catch on too quickly as
to what I'm doing).

Mxsmanic wrote:
In small aircraft, if I understand correctly, there's no law that says
you can't put anyone you want in the right seat, as long as there's a
licensed pilot in command. So, what are your right-seat policies? Do
you put passengers in the seat? Only other pilots? Kids? Do you
ever have your pilot or non-pilot right-seat passenger help with any
part of the flight (reading charts, radio, autopilot, or actually
flying)?

Do pilots consider the right seat a place of honor for special guests
or passengers, or is it just another place to seat someone?

If you're married, does your spouse ride in the right seat? If so, is
he or she a pilot, too? If you have kids, do they ride up front?

Some people are prone to motion sickness if they aren't riding in one
of the front seats of a car. Is this true for aircraft, too (that is,
are there people who get motion sickness in a small plane if they
aren't riding up front)?

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