---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/03/08: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 12:18 AM - Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists... (Matt Dralle) 1. 04:09 PM - Brake drag on landing (John Porter) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 12:18:33 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV8-List: Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists... Dear Listers, Just a reminder that November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these great List services!! Pick up a really nice free gift with your qualifying Contribution too! The Contribution Site is fast and easy: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:09:30 PM PST US From: "John Porter" Subject: RV8-List: 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" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.