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Old 23rd Oct 2009, 09:42
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BEagle
 
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I had a stuck brake indication on the Hawk at Chivenor (aahh) many years ago. But plenty of fuel. So I flew round and round whilst the assembled experts gathered in the tower.

By selecting idle thrust and operating as many hydraulic services simultaneously as I could, I was pretty sure it was an indication problem. After burning down to min. fuel, I landed with one hand near the anti-skid switch figuring that if a tyre burst on touchdown, I'd minimise any swing towards the estuary by turning off the anti-skid and bursting the other.

All went OK; it was indeed an indication snag. Probably. But I shut down and asked to be towed back - this caused OC Fg Wg to moan as it upset his flying programme. Tough titty, Wally!
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