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View Poll Results: Do You Check/Pump Brakes Before Landing
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12-17-2013, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Do you Pump Your Brakes Before Landing?
Simple procedure question - I had it drilled into my head early on in my tailwheel flying to ensure the brakes are pumped up just before touchdown. If they are soft, I can either try fix it or at least plan for a "no brake landing".
The habit of pumping the brakes on short final has saved my bacon more than once... Just wondering how widespread it is.
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12-17-2013, 09:22 AM
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12-17-2013, 09:33 AM
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This is one of the things Mike Seager teaches.
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12-17-2013, 09:43 AM
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I was taught to do it on a retractable after extending the gear due to all the lines and fittings moving around. I still do it on the RV someimes.
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12-17-2013, 10:14 AM
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I seldom use the breaks unless I am told to take a specific ramp and need to break to make it otherwise I use them to some extend to make turns.
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12-17-2013, 10:57 AM
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Yes. Part of the checklist.
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12-17-2013, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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I check 'em.
A brake check before landing is a good idea in any airplane, and part of the checklist at some point after gear extension in many.
In the C-23 it was part of the approach checks. After gear extension we checked for brake pressure AND that the pressure returned to zero when the brakes were released.
I did my RV training with Mike Seager, and as Mike S. mentioned he teaches a brake check before landing as well.
Doug
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12-17-2013, 12:49 PM
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But not with Ice or snow
Ordinarily a good practice. However with snow or wet runways in freezing air temps on take off(and a landing to follow) I don't touch them on taxi, take off or landing to prevent locked discs.
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12-17-2013, 01:13 PM
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Whether you use them or not, it's nice to know they are available...
I have returned from a long cross country to find a brake soft on short final. Better to address the issue in the air rather than on the ground in the heat of the moment. Also agree that the RV line is pretty benign on the ground, but not all airplanes are so well behaved. This habit carries over from one of my less well mannered airplanes.
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WARNING! Incorrect design and/or fabrication of aircraft and/or components may result in injury or death. Information presented in this post is based on my own experience - Reader has sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for use.
Michael Robinson
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Harmon Rocket II -SDS EFI
RV-8 - SDS CPI
1940 Taylorcraft BL-65
1984 L39C
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12-17-2013, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Yes.
I tap them after takeoff and during my landing checks. I don't use my brakes either but don't want to find out there not working when I need them.
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