King Air brakes question
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I flew a 200 for 15 years and have seen my share of flat spotted mains. I have seen a few flattened mains as well.
There but for the Grace of God, etc., I personally flat spotted a couple or a few during my tenure but I never deflated any. I remember seeing a news article wherein the State of Virginia blew all four landing at DCA with the Governor on board.
Those little high pressure tires are just easy to lock up and require care and a delicate touch. It is the nature of the beast.
There but for the Grace of God, etc., I personally flat spotted a couple or a few during my tenure but I never deflated any. I remember seeing a news article wherein the State of Virginia blew all four landing at DCA with the Governor on board.
Those little high pressure tires are just easy to lock up and require care and a delicate touch. It is the nature of the beast.
#12
How is the tire inflation? Over inflated will skid sooner. F90 similar brakes and tires has very strong brakes, easy to skid on landing. My rule beta and reverse and as speed decreases then brake. Brake first on landing, skid and flat spot, ask me how I know. Also be cautious using brakes turning with any speed easy to skid the inside gear's out board tire with weight shift. I teach my students heals on floor for landing to avoid any chance of brake on the landing transition. Small tires strong brakes, easy skid. Cheers.
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