Originally Posted by
OscartheGrouch
EWR,
I know what you mean. When I am trying to avoid traffic I use the same logic. As long as I am moving I must be getting somewhere. No one has answered my question about what technic would have less brake wear. Very simple - more applications (riding the brakes to maintain 10 kts) vs a few applications until you get to the hold short. You have any input EWR?
I don't know about you big bad "real jet" pilots, but on my tiny 50-seater (of the Brazilian persuasion), the brakes work better the hotter they get - up to a point.