Airwolf was shown on British TV as well. I think I saw a few episodes, but I don't remember it that well.
I grew up on re-runs of
Whirlybirds , for anyone who remembers that one.
Pilot sits on the left side, over here.
There's an interesting explanation
here as to why fixed-wing pilots sit on the left (along with lots of other interesting left vs. right trivia).
[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 09-22-2003).]