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Old 10-25-2005, 01:15 AM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: David Gladwin



The speedbrake should not be used on the ground, I believe the real Hawk has an interlock to prevent such use. (any Hawk QFIs out there? )


Hi David,

I'm not a Hawk QFI but dim memories from a Hawk course at Dunsfold way back in 79 or 80 remind me that the airbrake was disabled when the gear was down...can't be sure if was then or if it was when the weight on wheels switch was actated... common sense says the former because landing with the airbrake out would probably see it ground down! What I can disctinctly remember though is its power in flight...no doubt when the pilot used it!

Cheers,

Dick
England

PS...if you're in the UK on 30 Dec, bring the Hawk to AB!