Question

Seat reference point is the point where?

(a) Seat pan meets the back

(b) Pilot head is located

(c) Lift is concentrated

(d) Weight is carried out in cockpit

This question was addressed to me in class test.

My enquiry is from Crew Station in chapter Crew Station, Passengers, and Payload of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Seat pan meets the back

To explain I would say: The point at where seat pan meets back is termed as seat reference point. It can be used to define fundamental terms in cockpit design. Legroom requirement, height etc. are using seat reference point as a reference.