Fighter Jock positions....?

[forthbridge]

Quick query.... Shot of a Typhoon over the Nellis ranges at about FL200 - pilot has both arms resting on the area immediately below canopy and his hands up as if 'closing' the cockpit (IE in between the rear view mirrors). Looks a fairly uncomfy position to maintain. Presumably he/she has selected the autpilot keystroke..... but anyone any idea if it's anythng other than perhaps something for the camera?

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[Prop Jockey]

Hey Jim,

If the cockpit is pretty narrow (a fair bet), your arms are always down with your elbows jammed in at your sides - with nowhere to rest them. Looks to me like a comfort break as higher up there's somewhere to spread the elbows and rest them. I assume the aircraft has an autopilot, otherwise who knows what he's using to steer the thing with

Cheers

Rich

[Filonian]

otherwise who knows what he's using to steer the thing with

Cheers

Rich

Graham