Originally Posted by
Locked door
Didn’t see it mentioned above but the 744 FCOM and FCTM state that forward pressure should be applied from the start of the takeoff roll and gradually released so neutral is achieved by 80 knots IAS.
There is a possibility that omission is due to the fact that some here have no experience on the 747-400? Or the dubious effectiveness of it’s nose wheel? Certainly when compared to the power of it’s rudder.
If we’re talking about ‘real world’ situations, the very last thing I wish to be discussing with a colleague (even in advance of any potential event) is the notion of attempting something totally non standard picked up after reading an internet forum. Where some bright spark thought it was a wizard wheeze!
If it’s considered ‘best practice’ then ‘our people’ should get in touch with ‘their people’ (the manufacturer) and get it written in the manuals!
Anything else is well off piste.