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Heya all--

I have a question for all of you Real World Jet Jockeys (also known as RWJJ's) or anyone else out there that knows.

I recently purchased a set of CH Products Rudder Pedals and a CH FlightSim Yoke.

I believe most large aircraft are controlled on the ground using pedals or a tiller...

You are right........aircraft on the ground are controlled via the rudder pedals  ;)

Thanks a lot for the info folks!

On most large aircraft steering is controlled by a 'tiller', a miniature steering wheel to the left of the captain (and the right of the FO in airbuses). The rudder pedals in these planes only activate a few degrees of nosewheel steering (if any at all), so you can't really steer well with them.

Picture of a tiller, look just to the right of the sidestick: http://tinyurl.com/4jxam


Nearly all small planes are steered by the rudder pedals, the brakes, or a combination thereof. Some planes like the Aerostar, and maybe the Twin Commander, are steered using your thumb on a rocker switch.