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Old 30th March 2006 | 06:15
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18-Wheeler
 
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Originally Posted by punkalouver
Seems to be a bit of a no no on some aircraft, but....Have you ever attempted to use differential reverse thrust for directional control on a slippery runway and was it effective? Jet or prop.

I have on the 747 occasionally, just to help in big crosswinds. Though very little differential is needed.
More so on the old Metro 2's I used to fly, as the ground steering is horrendous on those.
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