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Old 22nd May 2010, 10:08
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Since most of the aircraft weight is on the main gear, a nose wheel brake will generally not justify its weight.
You need to consider weight transfer onto the front wheel under braking.

By way of illustration, try stopping a motorbike with just the rear brake..
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