"Forward on that yoke, boy!"
Hello All:
Regarding landing roll technique. I'm a low timer when it comes to jet time, but I have been instructed by Flight Safety and veteran jet drivers that when it comes to the CE525 Series - That's the Citation CJ, CJ1, 2's & 3's for you bug iron guys - one should apply forward pressure on the yoke during the landing roll. I have a few guess' as to why - ensure directional control and keep from unexpectedly lifting off again - but this is still one of those things that pilot sometimes do but we just aren't sure why.
I ask because I was recently flying with another pilot and we were attempting to make a taxi way when he (right after touch down) applied brakes and full back yoke - I felt the nose gear lighten (didn't leave the ground but still) this didn't sit well with me. Now I know that in the piston poppers I came from (twin Cessnas) this is considered proper technique. Anyone care to chime in on why for certain we're taught to apply forward pressure? Do all jet drivers employ this technique?
Thanks All,
Flyingthru