Originally Posted by
Phantom Flyer
Well, sometimes the First Officer
does have a tiller. On the B-747-400 and some Triple 7's, there is a tiller for both seats. It doesn't change the policy of "no hands on the tiller during take-off", but it's there.
G'Day Mates
I've flown 2 ex-Alaska Airlines 727s that had a tiller on the FO's side. Obviously, an available option from Boeing. Either way, hands off once you start the TO roll.