REFLECTOR: Speed brake usage question

[John Dibble]

Dave,

I've already done the test for you.  One time at 160 IAS I hit a good
bump that bumped my head on the ceiling.  My shin bumped several toggle
switches located at the bottom of the panel (not the best place for the
switches), including the speed brake switch.  At first I couldn't figure
out why I lost 25kn of airspeed until I saw a few indicator lights on.
The brake still works fine with no damage.

John
SGRE

David Scharfenberg wrote:

> The maximum airspeed for speed brake extension is 110, which is less
> than the gear speed.  On other planes I fly, the speed brakes can be
> deployed at any speed.  This helps on a quick decent and helps bleed
> off speed for gear extension.  I have been wondering if the airspeed
> for partial speed brake extension would be more than the current 110
> limit.  This would make the speed brake more useful.  Of course I know
> who sets the actual limit on my plane, but  don't really want damage
> it doing the airspeed tests.
>
>
> Dave Scharfenberg
> std/RG