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The Nanchang Cockpit
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About this Photo
Description:
The front cockpit of the Nanchang, quite different to comparable Western aircraft. It includes two rotary valves which activate compressed air pressure for the landing gear, brakes, flaps, engine start and emergency landing gear extension. The bulky Chinese radios have been removed from the front cockpit, however the rear cockpit has been left original.
The wheel brake lever can be seen on the control column. Also, note the 'reverse sense' attitude indicator, based on Russian practice.
Photo by:
Mark Carr