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Rudder Pedals

The rudder pedals are used by the pilot to move the rudder when in the air and to steer the nose-wheel when on the ground.  The lower black parts of the pedals are normally pressed using the balls of the pilot's feet to apply rudder pressure when appropriate.  Normally, the rudders are not used very much during cruise flight.  They are used in a coordinated fashion with the ailerons (bank) to make turns.  They can also be used in an uncoordinated fashion in special cases (landing in a crosswind).  The silver upper portion of the pedals (only on the left side of the cockpit) are the :toe brakes" and allow the pilot to separately brake each main wheel.  These are used to help steer on the ground when doing steep turns and to slow the airplane after a landing or when parking.  The main brake handle can also be used to brake both wheels at the same time and is used for parking or if the co-pilot needs to use the brakes.

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