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Roo
July 16, 2025, 15:21:00 GMT
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Originally Posted by Jet Jockey A4
As for the video of the ex-787 pilot saying it is impossible to move the two switches to off position within approximately 1 second, I don’t buy it. While I don’t fly the 787, the switches on our aircraft are very similar to the ones on the 787 with the same movement required to either select them on or off and I can certainly switch them to any position within 1 or at the most 2 seconds.
For what its worth - you can actually shut both 787 fuel control switches off simultaneously, with one hand. Did so myself a few days ago. Closest FCS in your purlicue & other gripped between thumb tip & index finger. Lift both and move aft. BTW, not suggesting anything other than it can be done.

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