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Old 15th January 2009 | 14:51
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Capt Claret

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From: dunnunda
and using the rudder to keep the aircraft on the centerline is smoother than with the tiller
Must be taxiing bloody faster than walking pace for the rudder to be effective in controlling taxi direction!
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