Flying to the mechanic with one bad brake

[ronnieh]

Morne, I think you have answered your own question with the best answer.

 

[Fearless Tower]

Ever since I started flying, one of the first things I was taught was to test the brakes right after rolling to insure they were working, better to find out at the ramp. I continued to do this with every airplane type I flew (even in the large jets we were taught to tap the brakes after break away).

I've heard of guys busting their type rides for not checking brakes on the initial taxi out.

 

[Tom-D]

If it is a tail wheel plane that would certainly make a difference.

Which one? I very very seldom used brakes on my 170.

 

[Fearless Tower]

Which one? I very very seldom used brakes on my 170.

Out of curiosity...did you have compression springs on your tail wheel?

 

[somorris]

I think there is such a thing as asking too many questions.

 

[Tom-D]

Out of curiosity...did you have compression springs on your tail wheel?

No on both.