NWS Cut In/Out
I have input into the design of a new nose wheel steering system but have never used one myself. At what speed do you want NWS to be selectable for use? Would there be any difference between TO and landing and why?
I realize your training may allow you to prefer a less than best design because of familiarity so the more systems you've been exposed to the better. My personal guess is that you want to transition to rudder control as soon as it becomes effective so I'll need that speed too.
Obviously I'm looking for cut out speed on TO and cut in for landing. Digital control can do things like speed proportional steering but functionality like this is a problem for certification/verification test and cost. I think a simple honest system is preferred to a wiz bang one that may require 500 warning and fault messages.
Therefore, my plan is to ask the user what he wants as opposed to what the airframer thinks they want to supply.
Thanks for you help,
Roger