Originally Posted by Rob21
And last, the nose wheel shouldn't be on the ground before applying manual brakes?
Should be for comfort, but does not have to be.
Originally Posted by FCOM 3.03.22, P5
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. Braking may be commenced before nosewheel is down, if required for performance reasons; but when comfort is the priority, it should be delayed until the nosewheel has touched down.
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Bernd