View Full Version : Nosewheel first
FA086_Leon
20th Aug 2006, 11:38
I live 11 miles from touchdown for runway 15 at Birmingham UK EGBB.
I have observed various aircraft lower their nosewheel as they pass overhead, only the nosewheel.
I was under the impression that all the gear was lowered simultaneously.
Would someone please enlighten me?
TruBlu351
20th Aug 2006, 13:15
Yes, all the gear are lowered together with one lever. Normally there's only a few seconds between front & rear. The rears/mains generally have a slightly more complex setup and sometimes take a tad more time, but not much.
You'll have to get your binos out and have a closer look ;)
FA086_Leon
1st Sep 2006, 15:15
Are you sure that this applies to the larger craft.
ie. 757, 767, 777?
I have watched very carefully through binoculars and the nosewheel was down as it flew over me and I didn't see the main doors even open.
Dream Land
1st Sep 2006, 16:59
Leon,
Not possible to only lower the nose wheel on the three aircraft mentioned.:ok:
D.L.
Clarence Oveur
1st Sep 2006, 17:23
I have watched very carefully through binoculars and the nosewheel was down as it flew over me and I didn't see the main doors even open.
That is because the doors close again when the gear is down.
TRAVENGINEER
4th Sep 2006, 11:32
Take your binos off the nose and look at the main it is impossible