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> Each knob on the Master Control Panel has a different geometrical shape, allowing the user to distinguish the knobs by feel. Auto manufacturers should take a
by black6 6mo ago
> Each knob on the Master Control Panel has a different geometrical shape, allowing the user to distinguish the knobs by feel.
Auto manufacturers should take a clue here.
- DavidVoid 6mo agoSee also: the distinct shape of the flap and landing gear levers (which are often located next to each other). https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/22680/why-is-the-gear-handle-shaped-the-way-it-is https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/22680/why-is-th...
- aaronmdjones 6mo ago... and yet on more than one occasion, pilots have taken off and prematurely retracted the flaps when they meant to retract the gear! Humans fascinate me sometimes. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/578defbae5274a0da900011c/Airbus_A320-214_G-EZTZ_08-16.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/578defbae5274... https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/578def27ed915d3cfd000161/Airbus_A319-111_G-EZFA_08-16.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/578def27ed915... (Two separate incidents in the same year, on the same day, even) EDIT: Updated links to point to incident reports