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Old 25th Sep 2002, 02:18
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Xnr
 
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S76 Wheel Brakes

Nick

After our chat on the phone the other day I found quite interesting your analysis of the capabilities of the S76 wheel brakes.

You stated that if you were concerned about burning up real estate on a rejected OEI take-off or an OEI landing that placing the aircraft on the ground and applying the wheel brakes would out perform the aerodynamic braking ability of a 20 degree nose up flair.

With over 3000+ hrs on the machine I never believed this to be true. I fact I feel that quite a few other S76 drivers are of the same opinion.

I put this out here so you can share this info with our fellow S76 pilots.

Jump in any time.

Cheers

Xnr

p.s. I am researching a Canadian pub for you regarding VRS vs. SWP
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