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Old 3rd Aug 2014, 00:19
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dhavillandpilot
 
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It isn't just pointy shoes that are a problem.

When doing my first landing in the Aero Commander 685 at Chattanooga, I nearly went off the runway.

Those of you that fly Commanders know about its steering.

The offending shoes were leather soled, and when I went to apply brakes one shoe slipped giving me brakes and steering only on one side. Hence the rapid side ways motion.

Lesson learnt, even after 6000 hours, I now wear good quality boots with a good rubber sole.
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