Crew area
The crew area has a side hatch normally used to enter or exit the vehicle. There is a hatch to the above wing storage area. There are also shielded and protected windows.
Seating for five is provided and a full restraint system is built into each seat. All seats include personal audio and video entertainment options. Seats also fully recline into a sleeping arrangement that can lie flat at 180 degrees.
Seating for three is provided and a full restraint system is built into each seat. The pilot seat includes personal audio options. Seats also recline up to 140° for sleeping.
Each seat serves several functions, detailed in the following sections.
Adjust the seat temperature
Everyone likes to have a seat at a setting that is most comfortable to them and the seat coolness or warmth is fully configurable.
There is a minimum and maximum defined by your administrator to ensure seats are not uncomfortable.
Step 1Launch your personal Primary Control dialog.
Step 2Select Seat Configuration.
Step 3Tap Layout.
Step 4Tap Temperature.
Step 5Adjust the temperature up or down.
Result of this task: The temperature blinks until the new setting is reached at which point the temperature remains steady.
Change the seat temperature display
Personal preference for Fahrenheit or Celsius can be set.
Step 1Launch your personal Primary Control dialog.
Step 2Select Seat Configuration.
Step 3Tap Layout.
Step 4Tap Temperature.
Step 5Toggle the temperature setting.
Recline the seats
Converting the seats to a reclined sleeping position can be done at the push of a button.
Step 1Launch your personal Primary Control dialog.
Step 2Select Seat Configuration.
Step 3Tap Layout.
Step 4Tap Recline to Lie Flat Bed.
Result of this task: The seat slowly reclines to a fully flat bed.
Result of this task: The seat reclines slowly to a comfortable sleeping angle.
When done, remember to: Adjust the lighting for your personal pod area based on the desired brightness when resting.
Adjust the lighting levels
Lighting levels can be individually configured based on preferences.
In some cases the pilot or other administrator of the system may override your personal lighting preferences due to safety or other factors.
The administrator of the system has the ability to override any personal preferences. In most cases this is defaulted to the pilot, but a passenger can also be promoted to an administrator.
Step 1Launch your personal Primary Control dialog.
Step 2Select Lighting Configuration.
Step 3Tap Layout.
More info: As the administrator, if you tap Override all Layouts you can set global lighting for all seat positions.
Step 4Tap the appropriate light level or configuration.
Result of this task: The lighting in your pod adjust based on your preferences.
Use the drink dispenser
When in space it’s important to stay hydrated but at the same time it can be difficult to drink fluids without having liquid floating around.
Step 1Launch your personal Primary Control dialog.
Step 2Select Drinks.
Step outcome: A seat slot opens exposing the drinking tube.
More info: If the tube is not at your usual seat, and you are using someone else’s dispenser, first change the straw tip.
aRemove the numbered and color coded straw tip that is currently in use.
bReplace the straw tip with another one from the Straw Tip Repository located next to the straw.
Step 3Place the drinking tube into your mouth.
Step 4Tap Options.
Step 5Select the type of drink you wish to consume.
Example: If you want a drink such as an Earl Grey tea with a bit of honey in it, then select Hot. If you want a room temperature drink, select Cool. For an icy beverage, select Cold.
•Hot includes drinks served noticeably above room temperature.
•Cool includes drinks served at or close to room temperature.
•Cold includes drinks served well below room temperature.
Step 6Choose the specific drink you desire.
More info: Based on your choice you may have to make further selections.
When done, remember to: Suck on the drinking tube and enjoy the beverage of your choice.