In article ,
Roy Smith wrote:
In article ,
Doug Vetter wrote:

The easiest way to turn a 172 around on the ramp is to push down on the
horizontal stab until the nosewheel comes off the ground, then spin it
around wherever you want it.

That's why I was taught to push down on the spine.

--
-Ed Falk,
http://thespamdiaries.blogspot.com/