The logic or illogic use of hard braking with carbon brakes on long dry runways

[Teldorserious]

'Carbon brake wear and tear depends on the number of brake applications and on brake temperature. It does not depend on the applied pressure, or the duration of the braking.'


So hypothetically, if the pilot drove his 747 down a long highway, only applying the brakes once, adding power to keep the airplane rolling, the brakes would never wear out. Never, as he only applied the brakes once.

This to me sounds like more manufacturer 'gaming' the airlines and thier pilots into doing SOPS, maneuvers that will keep the them out of hot water.

'Land, slam the brakes once, let autobraking do the job' (because chances are you were hired for your checklist reading skills not aviation skills)

Which is pretty much what we tell kids and our grandmothers that can't drive. Nascar doesn't use any autobraking for a reason.