Husky brakes

[bob turner]

One of my students has an A model Husky - a very nice airplane. I noticed he was on the brakes a lot, and when I finally took the time to taxi the thing I found that full rudder in fact applies a brake! At least it is the correct brake, unlike some airplanes I have flown.

I did not take the time to look at the linkage, but suspect it is merely an adjustment. We had an old Stinson that would self-apply opposite brake, and it was a trivial adjustment. Anybody know what I should be looking for?

This is a very nice airplane - maybe just as nice as the B model I am used to.

 

[Gary Fields]

Bob,
I have an A1B that I have adjusted the brakes on a couple of times. The linkage from the Pilot's toe brakes to the Co-Pilot's toe brake can be lengthened or shortened to change the angle of the toe brake in relation to the rudder pedal, in addition the plunger rod from the master cylinder, located on the Co-Pilot's pedal is adjustable too.

Is the brake being applied because of the angle of the pedal possibly? Meaning the toe brake pedal is stood up too straight. I will look but am not sure how else the brakes would apply at full rudder deflection otherwise.

 

[bob turner]

Thanks Gary - we will do a geometry study today or tomorrow. It is definitely self-applying. One more reason for heel brakes in Cub-like airplanes.