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Old July 19th 08, 12:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Vaughn Simon
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Default aircraft brakes were never designed for stopping aircraft.


"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
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just remember though that aircraft brakes are for holding the aircraft
not stopping it.

now brakes for commercial aircraft are different and they *are* used
for stopping, but the brakes on little lighties arent.
some people have yet to realise that.


Apparently Cessna has also yet to realize that.

From Cessna 152 POH: (Step 6 of short field landing procedure) "6. Brakes--
APPLY HEAVILY."


Good Morning! ;-)
Vaughn