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Old August 1st 13, 04:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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wrote, On 7/31/2013 1:52 PM:
Be carefull what you ask for. Once you get an effective brake
installed you will be complaining about having to repeatedly
repairing the scuffed gelcoat under the nose because you keep
overbraking.

One time and you learn your lesson, and most people learn quicker than
that. I did! Ask for good brakes! No more ballistic landings! Life is
better when you can stop.

And the next great thing... a steerable tailwheel! I have one on my
motorglider, and if I ever went back to a toad glider, I'd REALLY want
one on it, too. No more ballistic takeoffs and landings! Life is better
when you can steer where you want to go. Even downwind landings can be
done better.

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