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FAA Figure 9: Control Position for Taxi

Diagram of correct aileron and elevator positions when taxiing a tailwheel/tricycle airplane in quartering head and tailwinds.

Figure 9. Control Position for Taxi. Diagram of correct aileron and elevator positions when taxiing a tailwheel/tricycle airplane in quartering head and tailwinds.
Figure 9. Control Position for TaxiFAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2) · public domain · not for navigation

Source: Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot (FAA-CT-8080-2) — U.S. Government work — public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Charts are not to scale and not for navigation.

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