Flare Armed,
My company does not have a specific SOP on this issue. I always put my feet on the pedals (ie off the floor) for TO, I make all the pressure with the heels of my feet. This isn't very hard as the pedals are at an angle to facilitate this. I have never had any problems with this technique either in the a/c or the sim.
In the 737 should you activate the brakes accidentally during TO you will certainly know about it in the form of a violent jolt. If this happens I guess it is beacause the pedals are adjusted to be to far from the seat. You will need then to strech the foot to achieve full rudder deflection. I always make sure that I can achieve full deflection with my heels.
Given the different views here I will ask the powers that be if there is a prefered technique.
Taxi is a diferent matter as the speeds are not critical and the steering is done form the steering wheel. In any case as I never taxi I keep my feet on the floor. I would only brake during taxi if I was asked or if we were about to run over an old lady ;-)
Last edited by calypso; 5th April 2004 at 19:35.