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Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
74/130
4.7.11 Taxiing on Snow
When taxiing in recently fallen snow, more engine power is required to start
the airplane rolling and to keep it moving due to higher resistance against
the tires. The brakes should be applied more gently in snow to avoid the
tires locking up and causing a skid. Be careful not to injure yourself when
entering or exiting the airplane , especially if frozen or packed.
If the snow is frozen and there are icy spots on the runway, then always
taxi very slowly and apply the engine power very gently as well as the
brakes.
The direction of the airplane at higher speeds should be controlled by the
rudder pedals without using the brakes to avoid the risk of putting the
airplane into a skid. If such a situation occurs, then release the toe brake
pedals, reduce the throttle lever to idle and lose the speed.
On snow always taxi at low speed to avoid the risk of a skid because the
efficiency of the nose wheel is reduced due to lower traction on snow and
the wheel may slip. There is also a risk of a skid in the case of heavy
braking of the main wheels.
More engine power will be required to start and continue taxiing in deeper
snow. Especially in the case of prolonged taxiing in deep snow, for
example, from the hangar to the take-off position, it is necessary to monitor
the temperatures. The pilot must verify that oil and cylinder head
temperatures are within limits and do not overheat the engine. If wheel
spats are mounted on the airplane , they could be damaged in deep snow.
