How to fly: Taxi an Airplane
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On the ground, we call ‘driving around’ by the name of ‘taxi’ or ‘taxiing’. These airplanes were not meant to be on the ground, so this whole taxi thing can be pretty awkward at times.
The most common setup for aircraft is a set of pedals that control the rudder and/or nose wheel steering, and differential brakes that control the brakes independently. Speed of your taxi is controlled by the power or throttle.
At first roll, it takes a bit more power than you’ll use in your taxi to get started. This isn’t much different than when you’re in a car. It takes a bit of ‘gas’ (power) to break away, then you manage your speed with the power/throttle.
At slower speeds the aircraft can be quite sluggish to maneuver. Anything less than a walking pace usually takes a bit of intervention from the brakes to help the nose (or tail) move around tighter.
Once on the straightaway, do your best to maintain centerline on the taxiway. Practicing these fine movements to stay right on the line will give you a lot more practice at the art of taxiing, since it’s something we generally only get to do for a few minutes before a flight. Also, it’s good form. Flying precisely pays big dividends in the end.
Do not use your brakes to manage speed unless you’re coming up to an intersection and tighter turn. Generally you only want to use the power to manage that speed. Something about 5-10 MPH. Sometimes even that may be too much, depending on where you’re at, what objects you’re close to, etc.
Avoid using checklists and doing other tasks while you’re taxiing. Remember, this area is the closest you’ll get to hard objects for your entire flight. There’s plenty of expensive things around an airport that a propellor won’t take kindly to. So, remain heads up and if you really need to complete something in the cockpit, consider coming to a full stop before proceeding.
As the airports you fly at become more and more complex, so can your taxi routes or taxi instructions. At all times you want to maintain situational awareness and make sure that you know where you’re going before you get going. This is particularly important at busy airports that have complex taxiway structures.
The big thing you’re trying to avoid with situational awareness at an airport is Runway Incursions. A Runway Incursion occurs anytime someone enters the protected area of the runway, either on the ground or in the air. The runway is clearly a critical area, as airplanes are less maneuverable, may even be on the edge of flyable, and are traveling with much more inertia.
In other words, a fast airplane + hard surfaces or objects requires caution.
You wouldn’t want to cut someone off that is about to land, right? You wouldn’t want to use the wrong runway? There are countless scenarios that place other pilots at risk. Knowing where you are at all times, and practicing solid Runway Incursion avoidance is imperative to operating at airports of any size and complexity.
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Great lesson, a solid building-block to the next block of learning.
I wish u were my instructor, your very kind and detailed oriented.
This was super helpful. I was taught to not use the brakes during turns, but no one told me I have to use a little bit and I was wondering why the rudder alone could not keep me on centerline. Thanks so much for explaining it simply!
At last I'm getting a grip of the use of pedals. Many thanks for being so clear and precise in your video
Glad it helped. What was the most helpful tip?
This video really helped me a lot. I'm going on my 3rd flight for my private and have been having issues getting use to the pedals. Just the way you explained the whole process of taxiing was really great and understandable.
Dillon Garcia So glad that it was helpful for you. Believe it or not it’s one of the hardest things for students to understand.
Me too I have been struggling of taxiing as well haha tmr will be my 2nd flight training
Did you finish?
@@wmdjohnson I did! I have all my ratings minus ATP atm
Taxi is a challenge for me
Great video! I just had my first lesson in a 150 and this helped reinforce the learning. Keep it up!
Great tips Chris. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.
That's right!
Enjoy a lot your teaching... Loud and clear. Greetings from France.
Merci! Glad you're enjoying it.
My discovery flight yesterday was great in the sky regardless of the crazy turbulence and 20 knot crosswind. It was nerve racking but i enjoyed it. The taxi was just blowing my mind, its real easy to panic and over correct back the other way. Then pressing the brakes evenly is tough. Its extreme multitasking at its finest.
Nice, thanks 👍
Thanks first time I watch you
Great video, Chris! Thanks!
MrKaukasian thanks!
Love it wish I still stayed in AK I would've def got my ppl wit u... now I have to find some where else
When taxing do you place your entire feets on the pedals (I.e. the ball of your feet at the brakes) or put your feets on the floor (I.e. the ball of your feet at the rudders)?
May I know how to align the centerline during taxiing (and potentially on final) on the left side seat? any visual reference or imaginary line to follow? Some people say right foot, but some say between the legs? Much appreciated!
How do you judge the taxy speed?
I really enjoy the Aviator Training videos, Chris! I watch them on repeat and analyze the techniques with a close eye. I do a lot of self-talk through the various legs of the pattern to help me learn the proper communication and best practices. Thanks from Wisconsin!
so does the right pedal take me to the right on the ground while taxiing and same on the left?
Can you explain the etiquette of multiple planes taxiing up and holding short of the runway side by side to each other. I’ve noticed this when flying out of class D airports, feels wrong to not line up behind each other.
Are there taxi "speed limits" at airports? What is a good taxi speed in a 172?
in a light airplane like a 172 or archer I would keep it between 10-15 knots ground speed
No speed limit. But you shouldn't move faster than you can stop. Make sure to subscribe!
I practice on taxing on a gravel road
Is it just me or anyone pissed that he sitting on the right
Your explanation would be even better if you’ll stop saying “ok?” so many times. Ok? 😜