Special Taxi Procedures

Chapter 5.5

Taxi Procedure in Confined Areas

Turning with a blocked wheel is called LOCKED WHEEL TURN and should be avoided in order to avoid equipment damage and damage to the landing gear and tires.

Due to the lay-out of the landing gear, a small change in direction results in a large movement of the tail and the tip of the wings.

Taxi Procedure in Confined Areas

Fehlen Rollweg-Markierungen, oder sind diese nicht sichtbar (Schnee, Gras, Sand), so wird das Flugzeug trotzdem auf der gedachten SymmetrieachseIn spite of the absence of taxiway marking or when it is not visible (snow, grass, sand), the taxi must be carried out on an imaginary axis of symmetry of the taxi area.

Turns shall not be cut.

Transitioning from Grass to a Hard Surface and Vice Versa

In order to avoid the danger of damaging a propeller due to dangerous nose dipping movements beyond the traffic area or runway edge, these transitions must be made at an angle of 45 degrees. Or flywheel) shall be pulled up to the stop.

Taxiing: Compensating for Head, Cross and Tail Wind

Direction of the wind, its effect and necessary countermeasures (Aeroplane with Nosewheel)

The influence of the wind is compensated by a change in power and by flight controls, which are different according to the direction and the force of the wind. In most cases it is a combination of positions of the aileron and elevator that is required.