Hi Larry I noticed that brakes added a squirrelly feel to landing also. I have the heel brakes so my feet had to do a lot of work on roll out. However I have found that by getting on the brakes as soon as possible,on touch down, with practice I could almost ignore the rudder factor, using rudder for larger corrections, makes for a much simpler roll out,as well as allowing a significantly shorter roll. It does take a gentle touch but by eliminating the rudder input the learning curve is fairly quick.
BTW I have completely solved the oil leak at the push rods w/the use of spring loaded ones which are much easier to install and remove. Regards Joel I've found I NEVER use the brakes for directional control except for tight turns while in the slow taxi mode. The rudder and tail wheel have handled directional control for all encounters to this point. At this point I feel that if I need brake for directional control at speed, I've probably lost it already. I've found the "squirelly" part of ground handling is the time on landing when the tailwheel comes down and I start braking till I come to a stop. The brakes provide too much directional control and if not applied evenly will start you zig zagging as you try to maintain control. When that happens get off the brakes, regain directional control, then get back on the brakes. It works for me. Larry Flesner ------ http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! ------
