Continental 737 Off Runway at DEN

[777Yank]

Most jets the pilot not flying holds full down elevator on the roll to dig the nosewheel into the clutter a little better, (may make the tiller effective), then, once he gets the final power set, and pilot flying feels the rudder becoming effective, his hand comes off the tiller..

Perhaps we do need a placard next to the tiller explaining its proper use. The 737 operating manual says to hold light forward pressure on the control column and maintain directional control with the rudder pedals. Nowhere does is say to use the tiller until the rudder becomes effective. The rudder pedals will turn the nose wheel up to 7 degrees, if that is not enough to keep you on centerline, then you probably should discontinue the takeoff.


This is standard operating procedure, you will find it in the book.