Ive been struggling with some seriously touchy brakes with both my S1S's at my home strip that is 30' wide paved with ditches on both sides. 3 points are scary here. Wheel landings are the ticket. No matter.
My issue is generally the geometry of the brakes to rudder activation. To move the rudder without activating brakes, requires some serious work on my ankles trying to put my toes to my knees and keeping toes off brakes. Its not desirable and makes my ankles hurt after a few touch n goes. And when I want some brakes, I cant seem to just apply a little. Breathing on them puts more brake on than I want.
Looking at the rudder pedal geometry, I cant see any real way to make adjustments to improve the geometry. So Im thinking of adding some air in the lines to soften the brakes. Make them less touchy. Sound crazy?
Ive had others fly the planes, they did not complain. Maybe my ankle dexterity is not up to par. I dunno.
Thoughts please. Thanks
Mike
My issue is generally the geometry of the brakes to rudder activation. To move the rudder without activating brakes, requires some serious work on my ankles trying to put my toes to my knees and keeping toes off brakes. Its not desirable and makes my ankles hurt after a few touch n goes. And when I want some brakes, I cant seem to just apply a little. Breathing on them puts more brake on than I want.
Looking at the rudder pedal geometry, I cant see any real way to make adjustments to improve the geometry. So Im thinking of adding some air in the lines to soften the brakes. Make them less touchy. Sound crazy?
Ive had others fly the planes, they did not complain. Maybe my ankle dexterity is not up to par. I dunno.
Thoughts please. Thanks
Mike