Eric Greenwell wrote:
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.

They're approved refits on some gliders in some countries: our (UK)
club's Puchacz was retro fitted with a Cleveland and now stops reliably
and the Williams SZD Junior also has a Cleveland brake and also stops.
This is something Juniors are not noted for with the standard brake.

Another advantage is the ease of brake adjustment.


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