Steering on Takeoff
12-19-2008 | 07:50 PM
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I've flown 2 ex-Alaska Airlines 727s that had a tiller on the FO's side. Obviously, an available option from Boeing. Either way, hands off once you start the TO roll.
12-19-2008 | 10:15 PM
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01-28-2009 | 07:11 PM
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From: CRJ200, CRJ700, CRJ900, Left Seat
CRJ200 - Nose Wheel Steering
Hey Guys/Gals,
Somehow, my suite mate and myself got into talking about takeoffs in transport category jets. He insists that the tiller is used for the first 80 kts on the takeoff roll because there is no rudder steering tied into the nose gear and it's not effective until 80 kts and that's the whole point of the 80 kts callout. Just curious if this is true because it doesn't sound very logical.
Somehow, my suite mate and myself got into talking about takeoffs in transport category jets. He insists that the tiller is used for the first 80 kts on the takeoff roll because there is no rudder steering tied into the nose gear and it's not effective until 80 kts and that's the whole point of the 80 kts callout. Just curious if this is true because it doesn't sound very logical.
The 80 kts callout for us to make sure the pilot flying hasn't "checked out!"
If they become incompacitated for some reason, well before V1 is when you want to find out. The other reason is that that tiller is way to sensitive and you could over correct, besides you usually need your tiller hand for crosswind correction anyway.On landing, I don't touch the tiller till below 75 kts at a minimum. Usually I start exiting the runway on the highspeed using my feet until I feel it is safe enough to transition to the tiller. It's a judgement call. On the other hand, if I have to make a sharp turn, I slow WAY down before I negotiate the turn with the tiller.
You will learn what is best for the airplane and the passengers and the current conditions (i.e., snow, rain, etc.).
Hope that helps!
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