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From: "johnlasher" <johnlasher@msn.com>
To: <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
References: <3A8556A0.A20C92CD@regandesigns.com>
Subject: No Brake Landing After Failure Of Nylaflow Tubing
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 14:41:23 -0600
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I had a failure of the Nylaflow Tubing in my Glasair IRG (N87RX). The tubing
broke at the entry to the right brake solonoid. The left brake still worked
and started to send me into the grass. I got off the brakes and recovered
straight down the runway with the rudder. I also pulled the mixture to idle
cutoff which greatly aided the stopping process. I ended up stopping well
short of the end of the runway; which I normally use almost completely.
However, when I stopped, I was off the runway  in the grass just a few feet
to the left without any damage.

Three points come out of this: 1) Pulling the mixture to idle cutoff greatly
helps the stopping process. 2) Compensating for crosswind should be
considered before losing rudder authority. 3) If you still have a good
brake, then aim the airplane slightly towards the opposite side before
losing rudder authority.

Practicing no brake landings can be accomplished safely. Don't forget to
bring the mixture to idle cutoff - it really helps the stopping process.

I have replaced my Nylaflow Tubing in the Glasair with flexible steel
jacketed tubing; can't remember the manufacture.

John Lasher
Lancair IV-P N411WB


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