Taxiing

Question 1

Use of power whilst taxiing

Answer 1

Increase power to begin to taxi, once moving the power can then be decreased to maintain speed

Question 2

Braking whilst taxiing

Answer 2

When braking no power should be applied

Question 3

Crossing small ditches / ridges whilst taxiing

Answer 3

Cross at an angle to minimise stress to the undercarriage

Question 4

Who has right of way:
- landing a/c
- a/c on ground

Answer 4

Landing a/c

Question 5

Who has right of way when a/c are taxiing and approaching head on

Answer 5

Each should turn right

Question 6

Who has right of way when 2 a/c are taxiing on converging courses

Answer 6

The one the has the other on their right should giveaway and avoid crossing ahead of the other a/c unless passing well clear

Question 7

Who has right of way when an a/c is being overtaken by another

Answer 7

The a/c that is being overtaken should be given right of way and the overtaking a/c should keep well clear of the other a/c

Question 8

Brake failure during taxi

Answer 8

Close the throttle and steer away from other a/c and obstacles and towards a high friction surface if possible. When stopped chock the a/c

If a collision is imminent:
- Mixture control to IDLE cut off
- Fuel selector valve OFF
- Ignition OFF
- Master switch OFF

Question 9

Checks whilst taxiing

Answer 9

• Check brakes smoothly and evenly
• Check rudder for free movement
• Check directional flight instruments

Question 10

Check directional flight instruments (taxi check)

Answer 10

Turning left:
- DI = decreasing
- Compass = decreasing
- TC / TI = left and ball right
- AH = level