When should hand wheel steering mode be used?

• A. High speed flight only
• B. Low speed control or Sharper turn angle required
• C. During takeoff
• D. During cruise

Answer: (B)

Hand wheel steering mode is used when you need precise, small-radius ground maneuvering at very low speeds. When taxiing slowly or in tight spots, the wheel provides direct, finer steering input to the nose gear, allowing sharper turns than you can achieve with normal ground steering alone. At higher speeds, steering is kept lighter and controlled differently (by the tiller or rudder), to avoid tire scrubbing and excessive loads, so the hand wheel isn’t used. That’s why this mode is the best choice for low-speed control or when a sharper turn angle is required, and it wouldn’t be used during takeoff or cruise.