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SECTION 22.2
CONTROL SCHEMA
FIGURE 253
Generally, you can think of the various control groups provided as being organized into horizontal ‘stripes’.
In turn, two stripes are paired together in upper and lower echelons, as shown above.
22.2.1
STRIPES AND ECHELONS
Broadly speaking, the control layout of all stripes is quite similar, and the second echelon is nearly identical
to the first. However, the first echelon is unique in providing several common controls (e.g., SHIFT, ALT,
BANK, etc., conveniently locating these right under your hands at rest.
This being so, it’s not hard to see that the first echelon – that is, the one
nearest the operator – can be considered dominant, even vital, while the
second echelon plays a supporting role.
We’ll cover the functions assigned to these controls in due c ourse but,
for now, let’s continue our exploration of the control surface topography
by looking at stripe organization, and the distinctions between odd and
even stripes.
Second Echelon
Stripe 3
Stripe 4
First Echelon
Stripe 1
Stripe 2
FIGURE 254