Yes, that is somewhat odd. On the SA-16 (Grumman Albatross) there is no
pedestal between the pilots, instead there is a void that leads to a hatch
beneath the instrument panel that the flight engineer uses to get out to the
nose and toss out the anchor.
>
>I had not given much thought to the cockpit arrangement, but quickly
>noted that the engine controls are on the ceiling, something I normally
>associate with seaplanes.
>
>http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/PA065432fm.tif.html
>
>Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>
Chris
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