To: Central Scrutiniser
The SW policy against the auto brakes seems to be that application of such on touch down (greater than 80 knots) may cause brake fade as perhaps it did.
13 posted on
12/15/2005 1:21:25 PM PST by
Deguello
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To: Deguello
The article quotes a former SW pilot who said the policy had to do with on time performance. That is braking at speeds over eithty knots required a longer time period to allow for brake cooling.
18 posted on
12/15/2005 1:23:20 PM PST by
AxelPaulsenJr
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