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Old September 8th 07, 11:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell
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Default Tost brake bolt shears off

Chris Reed wrote:

I've never yet met a reliable glider wheel brake.


You should meet a glider with a Cleveland wheel and brake, like those
used on Schleicher gliders from the ASW 20 B/C and later. These are the
same brakes used on thousands of airplanes, and they are effective and
reliable.

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