Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x
Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x
Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x
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FLIGHT EXERCISE BRIEFING<br />
EXERCISE 5<br />
TAXYING<br />
DEFINITION: Taxying is the process whereby the aircraft is controlled on the ground under its own power by the independent of<br />
combined use of rudder pedals, brakes, flying controls and engine thrust.<br />
AIM: To teach the student the applicable procedures and checklists; aircraft handling techniques; considerations of<br />
airmanship, marshalling signals, right of way rules and engine handling.<br />
STARTING MANOEUVERING STOPPING/PARKING<br />
• WALKING TO THE AIRCRAFT<br />
Check parking position.<br />
Check obstruction I.R.O. of taxying to<br />
runway in use.<br />
Plan most viable route.<br />
• PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS AND ENGINE<br />
START AS PER POH & MOP<br />
• OBTAIN TAXI INSTRUCTIONS<br />
• LEAVING THE APRON AREA<br />
Careful lookout all around for<br />
pedestrians, vehicles, fences, walls,<br />
poles, signboards, other taxying and<br />
stationary aircraft.<br />
Apply sufficient power to move away<br />
from your parking place then reduce<br />
power, apply toe brakes sufficient to<br />
check brake pressure and<br />
effectiveness.<br />
Maintain elevator and ailerons neutral<br />
(or as required for prevailing wind<br />
conditions and surface conditions.)<br />
APPLY SUFFICIENT POWER TO<br />
MAINTAIN A FAST WALKING PACE<br />
– anticipate power reduction / increase<br />
ahead of downhill / uphill topography<br />
or stopping.<br />
Maintain direction using toe / foot<br />
movements on rudder pedals.<br />
• LOOKOUT AND AIRMANSHIP<br />
Maintain a vigilant lookout at all times<br />
and a “Listening watch” on the radio.<br />
RIGHT OF WAY RULES<br />
• Always pass oncoming traffic on the right<br />
(you sit in the L/H seat and have a clear view<br />
of your wingtip and separation from the<br />
oncoming traffic wingtip.<br />
• Give way to larger aircraft.<br />
• Stop if you are unsure and ask ATC for<br />
further guidance or instructions.<br />
• Do not cross a solid yellow line without<br />
stopping and looking.<br />
• Do not cross a holding point line without<br />
stopping and looking out.<br />
• Maintain taxiway centreline whenever<br />
possible.<br />
• Obey ATC instructions.<br />
• Listen out and fully read back.<br />
USE OF CONTROLS<br />
• POWER:<br />
Moving from grass to a hard surface,<br />
reduce power.<br />
Moving from a hard surface to a grass,<br />
increase power.<br />
Anticipate increasing power when<br />
moving uphill.<br />
Anticipate reducing power when moving<br />
downhill.<br />
When turning in a confined space do not<br />
use excessive power against brakes.<br />
Minimise high power settings when<br />
moving away from buildings – rather<br />
manhandle the aircraft to a point where<br />
propeller blast will not affect persons or<br />
aircraft behind – Don’t ‘jockey’ the<br />
throttle, try to maintain smooth inputs.<br />
• ELEVATOR:<br />
Hold control column fully back to protect the<br />
nosewheel OLEO, steering mechanism and<br />
propeller when taxying on rough ground.<br />
• AILERON:<br />
Study POH for aileron position in strong<br />
wind. Turn away from wind from behind, turn<br />
into wind from the front.<br />
• RUDDER:<br />
Only apply full rudder deflection when<br />
absolutely necessary as this can stress the<br />
nose wheel OLEO and steering mechanism.<br />
In extreme cases shut down and use a tow<br />
bar if practical.<br />
• BRAKES:<br />
Always centralise rudder pedals and apply<br />
brakes evenly with light pressure and<br />
progressively increase the pressure as the<br />
aircraft slows.<br />
*)<br />
VACATING THE RUNWAY<br />
• Expedite vacating the runway onto the<br />
designated taxiway and continue forward on<br />
the taxiway until you are 100’ from the<br />
runway centreline. Turn 45° into wind<br />
centralise the rudder pedals and stop. Apply<br />
handbrake.<br />
• CARRY OUT AFTER LANDING CHECKS<br />
AS PER POH AND MOP.<br />
• CONTINUE TAXI TO PARKING AREA OR<br />
AS DIRECTED.<br />
• Maintain a vigilant lookout for other A/C<br />
vehicles, obstacles etc.<br />
• Maintain a listening watch on the radio in<br />
case of any command to stop or change<br />
direction.<br />
• Be particularly vigilant when crossing a<br />
runway or taxiway. Stop and Lookout.<br />
• When the parking area is visible plan your<br />
route to be able to park your aircraft with<br />
minimum power / control inputs.<br />
• Be very aware of pedestrians, children, other<br />
starting or taxying traffic, workmen and<br />
obstruction.<br />
• Shutdown as per POH & MOP. Secure the<br />
aircraft (refuel as required).<br />
• Complete flight documents.<br />
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