Left Hand Drive.
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BA TriStars were fitted with RHS tillers as an option. F/O's will have plenty of time to taxy when they upgrade. Also consider, a LARGE aircraft needs definate attention in order to not get a bogie off in the weeds. As the Captain is responsible, it is far better to have the F/O checking for vehicles and the taxy diagram. In addition, nearly all gate guideance systems are aligned with the LHS.
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I have no idea why nosewheel steering is not fitted to both sides on all aircraft but here are two interesting points:
A, Debonair had a fleet of BAe146 with steering on both sides. We then bought three aircraft from Air Atlantic in Canada. All three did not have nosewheel steering on the right side. Caused a bit of confusion with two sets of proceedure for F/O take offs.
B, Crossair have all Avro RJs with right hand nosewheel steering but they prohibit F/O from doing any take offs.
Funny is it not?
A, Debonair had a fleet of BAe146 with steering on both sides. We then bought three aircraft from Air Atlantic in Canada. All three did not have nosewheel steering on the right side. Caused a bit of confusion with two sets of proceedure for F/O take offs.
B, Crossair have all Avro RJs with right hand nosewheel steering but they prohibit F/O from doing any take offs.
Funny is it not?