This post is specifically directed at a trend I see taking place on this thread. I will not speculate on the accident itself. I'm sure that "but for the grace of GOD, there go I" when it comes to accidents.

The trend on this thread has been to discuss the Lears inability to stop due to it's inadequate brake and tire equipment.

Focusing on the airplanes inability to stop has diverted everyones focus from the real issue - the DECISION to abort due to a wheel/tire/brake problem. As I said, I offer NO comment on the CAE accident, I just feel it necessary to strongly remind every pilot of the risk encountered during a high speed abort and of the small chance of a successful abort if said abort is due to any issue that would affect your ability to stop.

Bottom line, condition yourself to GO once you've reached the high speed range (usually accepted to by above 80kts). It is very unlikely that you will be able to stop after a high speed abort. Stopping after a high speed abort requires that the stars be correctly aligned. The brakes must be in good condition. The runway must be in good condition with good braking action. The procedure must be completed correctly. etc.

When I attended FSI for Lear initial (long ago) I was trained to GO once past 80kts for everything except engine failure/TR deployment/loss of directional control. Studies and statistics prove that high speed aborts end up in an accident almost 50% of the time - even when the pilot makes the correct decision and performs the procedure correctly. (Google for Boeing abort study, etc)

Be careful out there men!