Could use some input from some Beechjet drivers......
Was talking with some friends today who operate a brandy-new Beechjet. This is their first jet after operating pistons and some turbines for a number of years. Their contract pilot has a "technique", if you will, of choosing to turn off the anti-skid if he looks like he's coming up a little short on runway. His rationale' is that if it looks like he's going to run off the end, it's better to lock up the brakes to avoid doing that. Apparently he did it the other day and flat-spotted two tires to the tune of some major bucks.
Now, this is one I've never heard of anywhere including FSI and flying several planes with anti-skid systems......I figure the best deceleration under ANY circumstances is with the anti-skid on letting the computer set the braking pressure just this side of impending lock-up. Skidding will ALWAYS increase distance used, will it not? I cannot fathom a scenario where turning OFF the anti-skid is going to help.
I figured this "technique" was just another one of those bizarre rationalizations that just don't add up to anything but a lot of hu-ha. Something like the RJ guy I knew who used to used the speed bakes in the flare or the X guy who pops the reversers before the nose-wheel touches down.....not the best idea in a X.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Was talking with some friends today who operate a brandy-new Beechjet. This is their first jet after operating pistons and some turbines for a number of years. Their contract pilot has a "technique", if you will, of choosing to turn off the anti-skid if he looks like he's coming up a little short on runway. His rationale' is that if it looks like he's going to run off the end, it's better to lock up the brakes to avoid doing that. Apparently he did it the other day and flat-spotted two tires to the tune of some major bucks.
Now, this is one I've never heard of anywhere including FSI and flying several planes with anti-skid systems......I figure the best deceleration under ANY circumstances is with the anti-skid on letting the computer set the braking pressure just this side of impending lock-up. Skidding will ALWAYS increase distance used, will it not? I cannot fathom a scenario where turning OFF the anti-skid is going to help.
I figured this "technique" was just another one of those bizarre rationalizations that just don't add up to anything but a lot of hu-ha. Something like the RJ guy I knew who used to used the speed bakes in the flare or the X guy who pops the reversers before the nose-wheel touches down.....not the best idea in a X.
Your comments would be appreciated.