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Cambridge 302 Gear/Airbrake Warning - How to Test?



 
 
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Old September 10th 11, 08:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Default Cambridge 302 Gear/Airbrake Warning - How to Test?

What about the guys who routinely, and with knowledge, begin takeoff with
their spoliers partially opened. I do that when I'm flying the rented LS-4
as it feels to me like it improves aileron control early in the takeoff
roll. I close and lock the spoilers as soon as control is assured. In my
Mosquito, I begin takeoff roll with flaps full negative as I did in my
previous LS-6. Would you deny me a hookup even after I announced to you
that my spoilers are open and why?

I'm talking about the (apparently) sleeping pilots who, at 200 feet fail to
notice that the spoilers have just popped open without command. I've read
of the tow pilot taking that glider pilot to safe altitude, releasing him
within good landing position, and then watching him fail to reach the
airport because he never recognized the problem. And, please, let's not
start another radio discussion.


"Martin Gregorie" wrote in message
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:00:53 -0600, Dan Marotta wrote:

If your spoilers "suck open" and you don't recognize it, you shouldn't
be flying.

Maybe other outfits should adopt my club's new-for-2011 change in launch
procedu the cable is NOT put on unless the pilot announces "Brakes
locked" before asking for 'cable on'.


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