BelArgUSA - you're wrong about the nosewheeel etc. Especially if you talk about an aeroplane where you have a nosewheel/rudder pedal connection (e.g. 737 with its rudder fine steering system).
If rudder pedal inputs also give NWS inputs then the NWS contribute to directional control - to argue otherwise is like trying to state that black is white and vice versa.
The bottom line is that as V1 should never be lower than Vmcg you should be able to control the direction of the aeroplane with the rudder pedals. If the failure occurs before Vr then you just use whatever is required to keep straight - use your eyes and your feet in concert and you'll be OK.
Effectively, it's a trained instinct (learned behaviour) - and that is why you practice, and practice, and practice...........
Last edited by moggiee; 4th February 2008 at 13:43.