Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 (Tek) 9/26/83; site tekred.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!mtuxo!mtunh!mtung!mtunf!ariel!vax135!cornell!uw-beaver!tektronix!tekred!normb From: normb@tekred.UUCP (Norm Babcock ) Newsgroups: net.aviation Subject: Jinxed Airplane-Follow up Message-ID: <382@tekred.UUCP> Date: Thu, 11-Jul-85 21:47:02 EDT Article-I.D.: tekred.382 Posted: Thu Jul 11 21:47:02 1985 Date-Received: Sat, 13-Jul-85 12:23:58 EDT Organization: Tektronix, Redmond OR Lines: 23 Thanks to everyone who made inputs regarding the 172 that makes very sharp left turns on touch-down. The problem was a sticking left wheel brake. How did it get stuck? Glad you ask. I used to fly a 152 with out of balance wheels, and to avoid the shaking after take-off, as the wheels slowed, I got into the habit of applying the brakes. Pilots who don't do this as a matter of course, never had a problem with this 172, as the wheels remained free through- out the flight, and touchdown. I'm glad to report that the problem is cured, but I'm not sure I'll fly this particular plane anymore. You'll recall a few months ago that the yoke stuck on landing in Hillsboro, and nearly gave me a heart attack. I can take a hint; third time is the charm; or as the french say: never two without a third. Norm tektronix!tekred!normb p.s. Anyone in the west want to be a fire-fighting bomber pilot right now?