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Old 5th July 2002 | 23:20
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Semaphore Sam
 
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From: Eagan, MN
In this case, Mutt, I must disagree. Best to use no brakes til 60, if able, and use most of the runway to slowdown. The taxiback time is minimal, and (unless at LHR, where runway exit-point MAY be critical), min braking is best. I've used auto-braking values of 2 and 3 (when F/O's have asked to use it), and had very hard jerking (in RUH) requiring logbook write-ups. I DO NOT like the system for normal use (due to experienced abnormal braking inputs). Has anyone else experienced this?
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