REFLECTOR: Speed Brake

gilles ross rossgil at globetrotter.net
Fri Oct 1 14:08:28 CDT 2004


Thanks a lot Scott
I will go this way
Gilles

---- Messages d´origine ----
De: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
Date: vendredi, octobre 1, 2004 12:31 pm
Objet: Re: REFLECTOR: Speed Brake

> Gilles,
> 
> I have a Std RG with the speed brake.
> 
> I'm glad I do.  I don't use it every time but usually do.  It does the
> following for me.
> 
> 1.) Allows a more nose down attitude during landing, at same or 
> reducedspeed, which provides a much appreciated larger view out 
> the windscreen. 
> I'm used to a Bonanza's view and the Velocity's is miserly in 
> contrast.Any help in this area during landing is great by me.
> 
> 2.) Can be used to increase descent rate if your a bit high, a 
> great tool
> when needed.
> 
> 3.) Reduces landing roll out.  Very much appreciated on those short
> strips, or long landings(maybe I'm the only one who fumbles a 
> landing in
> this way?).
> 
> 4.) Reduces slinging stuff from the nose gear into the prop on dirty
> runways and taxi ways.
> 
> Scott
> 
> > I am to the point where I need to decide about speed brake for 
> XLRG. What
> > are the comments about the one<s who did install it.
> > Does it worth the work and weight. and when are you really using it?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Gilles
> >
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