When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Non-follow-up
Hand steering in backup modes often utilizes non-follow-up (NFU) control, where the rudder moves continuously as long as the lever is held, bypassing feedback loops used in standard follow-up steering.
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