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Old 13th Nov 2017, 13:25
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Nothing to add, except what an FE told me as a new hire FO on the 747, 13 years ago: The nose wheel is basically there for decoration. All the weight is borne by the main gear, so they act like a pivot during low speed engine failure.
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