Guest Redair Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Greetings Savannahites, I'm afraid I've had a Homer Simpson moment... having got to Natfly, and having found the Savannah, I forgot to look and see if they have a parking brake. So, do they? Sorry for being so dim, but was that busy looking at all the other things, I just plain forgot about it:hittinghead: If not, then how do you secure them? Redair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vk3auu Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 You make yourself a couple of dinky little chocks to put under the wheels, then you don't need to worry about whether you have left the brake on. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redair Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'll take that as a "No" then! Redair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest airsick Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 It could be a yes as in "yes it does have a park brake, it consists of several triangular pieces of plastic tucked behind the seats." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markendee Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Aircraft I learned in had a park brake. I would put it on by habit and then have to reach in to take it off to move the plane. Eventually twigged not to use it at all. The chocks are the best idea. Cannot imagine accidentally landing with the chocks on. One less downwind check. Still say it to myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redair Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yep, chocks seem to make sense... only wondered about the park brake, as the thought of a strong gust of wind, (we get a lot of it here) might be enough to jump a chok and roll away. That isn't so likely if the brakes are on. Redair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J430 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I could post some funny video of when a park brake would have been useful.......................but I don't think I will.......... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redair Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Oh come on, you can't start a story if you're not going to finish it! Do tell/show. Redair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nooyen Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The ERSA under the wheel works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Parking brakes. Redair, if there is any possibility of the wind doing what you describe, why wouldn't the tie downs be in place?. The other point is that hydraulic brakes of the type that are fitted to small aircraft (ie the closed circuit type) can NEVER be relied to hold for long periods, as the smallest leakage or temp change will reduce the brakes effectiveness. Cable brakes do not suffer from this problem, but have other problems. Stiffness, uneven application. maintainence,etc.. I wouldn't rule out an aircraft because the brakes cannot be parked. (of the type we fly). .. regards nev.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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