Turbines and skis
 

Can a turbine powered plane be flown with out brakes if there is skis on the plane?



Frank

RE: Turbines and skis
 

I've seen it done....

RE: Turbines and skis
 

The AMA rules don't actually require brakes on turbine powered models - instead they require some way of bringing the aircraft to a controlled stop (you can look up the exact wording if you like).

The wording was apparently specifically chosen to allow for methods other than brakes to be used - such as reverse thrust. So, if you can come up with a suitable alternative way to satisfy the safety code, you're fine.

RE: Turbines and skis
 

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