Originally Posted by
hans brinker
I can, the brakes will engage automatically, or I can disengage by braking. If I don't want to use the brakes the only way to achieve that is to not use auto brakes. I'm in and out of Vegas all the time and have had to lower the gear after take off several times because of temperature. I don't use the brakes until I reach 80kts during roll out, anytime you use auto brakes you will be waiting at the hold short line for the brakes to cool on the next sector.
Is there some benefit to not using the brakes? I've been in and out of Vegas as well. Landing on 25 is uphill, if I recall so that helps.
Even when landing in Vegas, I set LOW, then turn them off soon after touchdown if desired. I've got 4 seconds to do that if I don't want the AB at all. If I'm concerned about brake temps, a bit more reverse helps.