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Old 14th Sep 2015, 08:28
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Johnflex
 
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Exclamation Braking after Touch Down

Not a good idea to check immediately after landing in case of a "Lock On" and never on a wet runway for two reasons. 1. Possibility of Aquaplaning. 2. If the wheel does not spin up straight away due to standing water superheated steam can eat the rubber!

Last edited by Johnflex; 14th Sep 2015 at 08:30. Reason: clarification
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