Bthzr is right but the use of 'autobrakes by rote' without regard for conditions is endemic.
There is also a lack of understanding of the realities of carbon brakes. How often have you heard 'the harder you use them the better they work'
Just not true, one long aggressive application is beneficial to their wear characteristics to be sure but Carbon Brakes can overheat and fade as well.
Our Airline recently amended their use to 'as necessary' and especially to minimize or avoid their use if possible at a high elevation airport hub. This was due to overheating brakes causing long cool off times and subsequent delayed departures.
Then of course there is the ingrained mentality of using idle reverse no matter what the conditions. Not a good combination.
Last edited by stilton; 18th July 2012 at 06:34.