Of tow hooks and wheel brakes

At 21:13 09 June 2013, Tony wrote:
Pulling the release before things get out of hand is pretty cheap, like I
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id on day 2. Brakes are like Goldilocks if you want to stay out of the
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ir shop. Too weak and here comes the fence at the end of that field. Too
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rong and there's a hole in your nose after the wheels lock up.

Yep simple rule of thumb. If your glider has a nosewheel then fit a brake
as strong as you like. If you do not have a nosewheel, as in most single
seaters fitting a strong brake is really a waste of time and money because
you cannot use it. Even the "weak" brakes fitted to gliders such as the
discus can only be used with care.