Hmm, interesting posts.

According to what I've read from the Manuals/Specs most are recommended to
taxi at about 20 and turns are at 12 or slower. I haven't seen that many
manuals or specs, maybe round 3 or 4 but they pretty much had the same taxi
speed requirements. Any faster than that, and I've seen mentioned of tire
and brake wear.

When I was sitting behind the Pilot in a Beaver, he kept it to a slow crawl
at all times. Probably because the taxi way was kinda bumpy and didn't want
us tossed around. Comfort of the paying customers is paramount. How would
you feel sitting in an Airbus and getting your cookies tossed around because
the Pilot was trying to make up some speed on the ground and couldn't care
about your comfort? I don't think so. Remember, the Pilot is responsible
for everyone's safety and their comfort.

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Mark G
Not4wood


"Andy Hawkins" wrote in message
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Hi,

In article ,
wrote:
747 and 777, 15 knots. At least that's what we, as mechanics were taught.
Slowing to 8ish in turns.

Just out of interest, how do you measure speed on the ground? Obviously
the
airspeed indicator isn't much use in these situations...

(This is from a sim 'pilot', so might seem like a daft question!)

Andy