ORIGINAL: Nathan King
I just don't see the need for it. I have flown some aircraft that get pretty darn fast and have never had a stopping problem - even with a paved runway. The only time it would be justified is with giant scale stuff or jets.
Heh, my pusher prop Bobcat .52 and my Falcon 1.20 all REALLY need brakes.... even on our 500' paved airfield.
These just do not want to stop.