What should your hands be doing while watching the lineman during chock movements?

When watching the lineman during chock movements, your hands should be positioned on the control stick and the Power Control Lever (PCL). This ensures that you maintain control of the aircraft while remaining aware of the lineman's signals. The control stick allows you to respond quickly to any necessary adjustments in pitch or direction, while the PCL enables you to adjust engine power as needed.

Keeping your hands on both the control stick and PCL provides you with a heightened state of readiness to act in case the situation requires it, such as needing to stop the aircraft promptly if there’s an unexpected movement or signal from the lineman.

Having your hands on the ground would not be safe or practical, as it would remove your ability to take timely actions. Thus, proper hand positioning on both the control stick and PCL is essential for maintaining control and ensuring safety during ground operations.