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Seat and Rudder pedal adjustment
Several different pilot seats have been installed in the 50 year production run of the C-130. The
following diagram is representative of seats installed in aircraft built since the late 70’s. The
important controls are highlighted below:
1. Adjustable headrest
6.
Shoulder strap inertial reel lever
2.
Control
column
slot
7.
Horizontal
lumbar
adjustment
3. Armrest adjustment knob
8. Vertical Lumbar adjustment
4. Thigh support control
9. Seat recline lever
5. Horizontal adjustment lever
10. Vertical adjustment lever
There is no published, standard seating position for the C-130. The pilots should ensure that the
seat position provides adequate vision over the glare shield and that the seat is not so far forward
that it prevents full aft yoke deflection. Ensure the seat/rudder pedal combination allows for full
rudder and brake application.
Rudder Pedal Adjustment
The C-130 flight controls require relatively light control forces. Many pilots are able to get finer,
more precise control by bracing their forearms on the armrests and using their wrists alone to
make inputs via the yoke.
