REFLECTOR: toe brakes

[John Dibble]

I agree.

John

Dave Philipsen wrote:

> I'm not trying to knock a good thing here but from my experience with
> the standard brakes I think I'm going to stay with them.  I have found
> that the Velocity is a lot more forgiving in crosswind landings than
> other aircraft I've flown.  If the plane is not aligned exactly with the
> centerline when you touch down it quickly aligns itself without much in
> the way of side loading after both main wheels have touched down.
> Additionally, I assume you will lose the ability to apply both rudders
> simultaneously as a 'speed brake' or a way to lose a little extra
> altitude if you're a bit high on final.  And, finally, if you are
> slipping to make a crosswind landing, the rudder with the greatest
> deflection is always the side that touches down last so by the time you
> have one of the mains on the ground you'll already begin to relieve the
> pressure on the opposite rudder before that side touches down.
>
> Once again, I'm not knocking the toe brakes.  Just giving another point
> of view.
>