Why do helicopter pilots sit in the right seat?

Why does the pilot sit on the right in a helicopter? Early helicopters were built with only one collective control and throttle located between the seats. Having the Pilot in Command seated in the right seat meant that the collective and throttle would be in the left hand.



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Airline Pilot / Ops Analytics Manager When sitting in your seat on the aircraft, the left side is called port and the right side is called starboard (another set of nautical terms).

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Of course. In many aircraft it's quiet enough for simple voice communication, but in nosier aircraft, like small planes or helicopters, the headset links to an intercom as well as the radio.

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Usually, the answer is Yes, but sadly some pilots do not think the same way. This can only be done before takeoff during the time of boarding or after landing when the aircraft is at the gate with the doors open.

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