§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the use by the RAF of (a) tandem seating and (b) side-by-side seating in a pilot training role.
§ Mr. PattieTandem seating is the preferred design in the light of current RAF needs.
§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the use by the RAF of (a) turbofan and (b) turboprop engines in a pilot training role.
§ Mr. PattieWe are guided by the ability of the engine to meet the required performance in a cost effective way and have no preference for a particular type of engine.