Simplified Procedures in Detail

4. Taxi

Taxiing is the next step in this training mission. However, as an alternative, we have the mission 02 Taxi ready, where all systems are on.

Please read the No Exercise Without Permission section in the theory-based course before you start rolling on the ground. The pilot knows the place or he looks at the map (kneeboard, big map F10 or printed airfield charts) and orients himself there. As a further help, you can use the article Kutaisi taxiway

  • Before we start taxiing, we first turn on the anti-skid system, ANTI-SKID NORM LSC-M
Anti skid, image by Brodo, public domain Cockpit Position Throttle Area, Picture by Brodo, Public domain

  • Activate the Nose Wheel control with LAlt + Q. The display in the upper right instrument panel will then show STEER, LAlt + Q NWS ON HOTAS

NWS, Bild von Brodo, GemeinfreiNWS, Bild von Brodo, Gemeinfrei Cockpitposition NWS, Bild von Brodo, Gemeinfrei

    • Turn on the Taxi Light LDG / TAXI-LIGHT TAXI LSP

    Taxi Light, Picture by Brodo, Public domain Cockpit Position LSP, picture by Brodo, Public Domain

    • Finally we Release the Parking Brake, PARK BRK RELEASE LSP

    Park Brake, picture by Brodo, public domain

    Cockpit Position LSP, picture by Brodo, public domain

    • To initiate the taxi, the pilot makes a slight boost (about 50% RPM) by slowly pushing the throttle forward.
    • As soon as the aircraft moves significantly, a brake test is performed, BRK TEST PEDAL

    So, in case of emergency, you can come to a standstill and in case of brake failure (incorrect assignment of the brake axle, or defect) by reducing the thrust. To do this, press the pedals or the W key.

    BRK CHECK, Picture by Brodo, Public Domain

    Cockpit Position Controls, Picture by Brodo, Public Domain

    The MB-339 will be taxied with idle throttle and at a max speed of 15 kts
    Taxiing with a fully open cockpit canopy is prohibited

    Once the aircraft reaches the Hold, STOP.

    At Hold, Picture by kaltokri, public domain

    Up Next

    We'll continue with the remaining checks before Line Up in the next chapter.