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Old 03-27-2007 | 10:10 AM
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Default RE: Do wheel brakes exist for trainers?

No one seemed to ask the question that, to me, is the next obvious one. Are you flying on pavement or grass? The issue of whether or not it's a trainer is neither here or there. If on pavement, then you will have this problem no matter what you fly so you have to make adjustments to your flying technique... especially engine tuning, idle settings, and approach speeds. Not brakes.

If you are on grass, then it comes more in the category of practice landings so as not to come is as hot and learning how to place the plane where you want it on landing. That falls true, especially on pavement, it is more critical to have a slower idle speed and landing speed so that it does not roll out as far. You can also try some tow-in on the main gear. That will also slow things down a bit.