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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
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Posted: Thu Jul 11 21:47:02 1985
Date-Received: Sat, 13-Jul-85 12:23:58 EDT
Organization: Tektronix, Redmond OR
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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?