User manual

Section 2.3.2 Part B
Rev No: 01 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 4 25 May, 2005
08 BEFORE TAXIING
Complete Before Taxi Checklist. Both pilots should confirm that the area around the
aircraft is free of obstacles before commencing taxiing.
09 TAXIING
During taxiing the controllocks, should be removed. The rudderlock may be set until after
run-up checks. The purpose of the rudder lock is to prevent damage to the rudder caused
by wind when the aircraft is left unattended.
The aircraft is quite easy to taxi with differential use of the engine power and by moderate
use of the brakes.
Release the parking brake and advance the throttles slowly to commence rolling and
check the brakes.
The pilot should realize that his position is well forward of the main gear. Ensure that the
main wheels do not cut corners.
When taxiing, in crosswind conditions, asymmetric engine power may be necessary to
keep the aircraft straight, with upwind engine at higher power.
During taxiing, both pilots must at all times be aware of the aircraft position. The PNF
should be able to advise the PF of the correct taxi routing and should therefore have the
relevant charts readily available.
Avoid sharp turns at high speed, as the tricycle landing gear resists changes of direction
and can cause nose wheel skidding.
When parking, the nose wheel should be straight so that it will resist any weather cocking
effect created by a cross wind and also to make either a right or left turn possible when
taxiing is started.