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| Subject: | Brake drag on landing |
Hi all,
I know that brake drag on landing has been addressed. And some rather
novel ways to address it (rudder bar bolt through the pedal, rubber
tubing on side of rudder pedal, etc), but experienced something
interesting to think about. I hadn't flown my RV-8 in about a month.
As a result, had some light surface rust on the brake discs. As I
taxied out, I could hear a slight squeaking from the right side. By
physically forcing my right heel to the floor and thinking about it, the
squeaking stopped. I have always been aware to put my feet on the floor
( to include saying, "Feet on the floor", out loud, on final, to
myself), but had inadvertent pressure on the right side anyway. We're
talking small pressures here. My recent condition inspection showed no
difference in brake pad usage.
I fly commercially and my 'craft has brake temp indicators for each
main wheel. Interestingly, my brake temps are always a bit higher on
the right side, regardless of wind direction, touchdown side, or braking
force. I've wondered about it, but to no conclusion.
Here's what "Dr. Porter" has come up with. I think from driving a
car, we may be programmed to think "stop" with our right foot and may
drag that foot without knowing it. You then correct with rudder for the
problem subconsciously. If you're over six feet and size 12 or above,
this could be the answer to any landing directional issues you are
having. I don't exactly have any extra legroom in my -8.
I had the best landings I've ever had in my RV after physically (and I
mean physically) making sure I'm on the bottom of the pedals. I
wouldn't have known it had I not heard the squeaking as I always thought
my feet were clear.
We're not talking huge corrections here, just the "polishing the
stone" type of stuff, but I offer this as one of those "the light came
on" moments after 15K hours of flying. So basic..............almost
embarrassing, but you may be doing it subconsciously. My wife is
impressed with my big feet................but my RV isn't, ha,ha.
File this in the "for what it's worth" department but thought I'd
mention it.
You should see my gloves.................................
John Porter
N802RJ
"Rockin' Robin"
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