The process of driving an aircraft on the ground, e.g. from the gate to the runway.
Questions tagged [taxiing]
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How do pilots manage to keep aircraft on centerline during taxi?
Cockpits usually seem to have windows that are high up and it doesn't seem from pictures that they would allow a pilot to look down so easily while sitting in their seat. Please correct me if that is wrong because that is the basic assumption of…
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Who has right of way on the ground?
In the air, concept of right of way does exist.
Does it also exist for ground operation as well? Possible conflict might come from where taxi ways intersect each other. Do pilots have to agree with each other who goes first or ground controllers do…
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Why are "Follow Me" cars painted yellow and black?
Why are "Follow Me" cars painted black and yellow, and use square shapes in their design?
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How does an aircraft turn while taxiing?
I know that an aircraft uses its own power (thrust) while taxiing to move forward. But how does it turn?
Do the front wheels pivot?
Do you simply apply more power to the left engine if you're trying to make a right turn?
If you do apply power to…
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Which speed shall be used on high speed taxiway?
After landing, which speed shall we use to exit from high speed taxiway? Max. 60 knots ground speed or indicated air speed?
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Are taxiing aircraft to hold short of taxiway hold short markings if not instructed by ATC to do so?
At some airports, some taxiways have taxiway hold short markings (single dashed yellow lines against a black background). Do taxiing aircraft by default need to hold short of these markings if they're not instructed by ATC to do so?
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What are the tools that aid accurate tiller-steering in large airliners?
Airliners often need to make rather tight turns at airports. It's difficult enough maneuvering around small obstacles in a car if they can't be seen, and that's with the benefit of a good awareness of the positions of wheels, good visibility, etc.…
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How do aircraft follow the tarmac lines while taxiing?
How does the pilot determine he is on the yellow taxi line at all times, since he doesn't have a direct view to the ground below? I am sure there must be some equipment, but I just don't know what.
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Would a chain strip built in the airport taxiways, help airlines in saving money and time during taxi?
I am referring to the mechanism used in aircraft carriers, which help in catapulting fighter aircraft. What I had in mind is a milder version of the same concept. It would massively save cost, due to it being operated by electric power, save energy…
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