Right seat problems

Greg B wrote:


This was the first time I had tried to fly from the right seat. Now I know
that if I ever want to try flying right seat again, get someone in the left
seat to help me if needed. I didn't think I would have had that much problem
flying from the right, but I was wrong...


It is a big transition when you experience it for the first time. I think
you need to actually 'train' your right hand to fly and the left to work
the radios/throttle/flaps etc. Your brain is wired to flying on the left.

There is another visual anomaly that comes into play as well and can be
more or less pronounced depending upon you are right or left eye dominant.
The 'picture' will look wrong especially on landing and even taxiing.

Given enough time you will transfer the skills to opposite sides of your
body. I think it took ma about 15 hours to become proficient flying from
the right. Nowadays I actually fly more hours right than left and feel
totally comfortable either side (not all aircraft!).