Basics of Ground Operation

Chapter 5.1

Objectives

To understand the systems used for directing aircraft on the ground safely

The Concepts for Taxiing on the Ground with a Airplane

Engine Power

Flight Stick or Yoke

Rudder Pedals

Brakes

Engine Power

• Control of taxiing speed
  

• It's effect is delayed

Rudder Pedals

• Changing direction
  
  

• with small airplanes, the rudder is generally coupled to the nose wheel

Rudder Pedals

Rudder pedals coupled to the nose wheel should not be operated if the aircraft is stationary.

At every stop, the nose wheel should be in the neutral position.

Brakes

Construction and capabilities according to the AFM

The foot brakes are, as a general rule, integrated with the rudder pedals

In general they work for each corresponding side

Function: for decelerating or changing direction

Parking Brake

Usage and function according to the AFM

Function: to secure in place

When parking for extended periods, place CHOCKS under the wheels

Questions

Primarily, how would you control and correct the taxi speed?

With the engine power

What other system, apart from rudder pedals, can be used to change of direction?

The brake pedals (as far as they act independently)