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Tandem (or in tandem) is an arrangement where a team of machines, animals or people are lined up one behind another, all facing in the same direction.
Tandem harness (the original use of the term in English) is used for two or more draft horses (or other draft animals) harnessed in a single line one behind another, as opposed to a pair, harnessed side-by-side, or a team of several pairs. Tandem harness allows additional animals to provide pulling power for a vehicle designed for a single animal.
Tandem seating may be used in two-seat aircraft, or on a tandem bicycle where it is alternative to sociable seating.
The English word „tandem“ derives from the Latin adverb tandem meaning „at length“ or „finally“.
The term „tandem“ can also be used more generally to refer to any group of persons or objects working together, not necessarily in line. A tandem arrangement may also be used for cars parked in a garage.
The two seating configurations for trainer aircraft are pilot and instructor…