Activation of nose wheel steering on the T-6B is accomplished by

• A. By pushing the nose wheel steering button on the control stick
• B. By pushing the NWS switch on the instrument panel
• C. Automatically after landing
• D. By rotating the nose wheel steering wheel

Answer: (A)

Activation relies on a deliberate action on the controls. On the T-6B, nose wheel steering is engaged by pushing the nose wheel steering button on the control stick. This makes the nose wheel respond to steering inputs when you need to taxi or maneuver, and it keeps the system from moving the nose wheel when you don’t want it. It isn’t activated by a panel switch, isn’t automatic after landing, and there isn’t a separate steering wheel you rotate for this function. The button-on-the-stick method ensures you have intentional control over when the nose wheel steers.