Mxsmanic wrote:
Is it better to use just the rudder or differential braking to turn on
taxiways? I understand that steering mechanisms vary considerably
from one aircraft to another, but I'm still curious. In this case,
I'm wondering about a Baron 58, the aircraft I fly in my sim (most of
the time).

You use the brakes to stop. Using brakes to stear in most aircraft is a
bad habit, something we CFIs are always watching for when flying with
students.

I note when taxiing that the aircraft seems to oversteer, especially
as speed increases. That is, I'll move the rudder to straighten out
on the centerline of the taxiway, but the aircraft still continues to
drift slightly in the turn and overshoots the centerline. Is this the
way the real aircraft works?

Its also hard to ride a bike w/o falling down. Once you get it you're
fine. Most nosewheel planes aren't very difficult but your issues may
be fundamental. This is usually stuff we are able to get worked out by
the second lesson with a student (unless its a tailwheel). I would also
bet that you're taxiing with too much power, most students do that too.

-Robert, CFII