Where is the VARTOMS Mode Selector control located in the cockpit?

• A. Main switch panel
• B. HUD panel
• C. Rudder Pedal Assembly
• D. Tailcone access panel

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is how cockpit controls are grouped for quick access and logical function. The VARTOMS Mode Selector is a system-control function, so it belongs with the other primary switches and system controls on the main switch panel. This central placement keeps mode changes readily reachable to the pilot during both normal operation and transitions between modes, and it aligns with how essential system controls are centralized for efficiency and safety.

The other locations serve different purposes: the HUD panel is dedicated to displaying information and symbology, not for selecting system modes; the rudder pedal assembly is the physical control for yaw and steering; and the tailcone access panel is an exterior/maintenance access point, not a cockpit control used in normal operation.