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Old 15th Jan 2003, 16:42
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Lump Jockey
 
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Thanx TINSTAAFL! Pretty much what I was after. Quite a thorough explanation, much appreciated!
Of course, I know what much of an aircraft's gizmoes are for, it was just the steering on the ground that has had me stuck for a while. So, basically, correct me if I'm wrong, tiller usage is mainly for slow turns where the rudder/nose wheel pedals don't do their job sufficiently enough. Rudder is probably used mostly on take offs, (and of course landings, but they aren't done on the ground til the end! ). Then there's the ailerons, which I'm still not sure about? I know how they work in the sky, but I've read elsewhere they can be used to turn an aircraft on the ground! If this is true, why are they used specifically, and when? Thanx again!
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