Re: [aus-soaring] Wheel Brake Mod for Twin Astir

[Brian Wade]

Hi Christopher,   Thanks for that information - most useful.  We (Caboolture) have just acquired a Twin and are looking at options for consideration at Form 2 time in mid year.   Again thanks for the prompt and helpful response   Regards   Brian     -- Brian Wade  Personal Computer Concepts  Uniform Time PO Box 114 INDOOROOPILLY QLD 4068 Ph: 07 3371 2944  Fax: 07 3870 4103   Win a fully furnished luxury Gold Coast waterfront home and support Australian War Veterans. Total value - $1,083,000 http://www.rslartunion.com To be drawn on 30 January 2002 YOU HAVE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! ----- Original Message ----- From: Christopher H Thorpe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 5:06 PM Subject: RE: [aus-soaring] Wheel Brake Mod for Twin Astir Brian   As the wheel brake is operated by a Bowden cable, it should not be too difficult to relocate to, say, a caliper on the stick (although there may be insufficient clearance to the instrument panel for such an arrangement).  You would need to use two cables if you want front and rear calipers.  You should also be aware that the cable prevents the airbrakes from slamming against the stops, so it is unadvisable to do what you propose as worn stops can lead to the airbrakes jamming open.   I improved the cable adjustment of my Twin by glassing a more robust attachment for the Bowden cable to the cockpit wall (the original attachment was made from thin metal that would flex when under tension and made adjustment difficult).  Since then it has been quite easy to tension the cable and improve braking efficiency.   Regards   Christopher Thorpe   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brian Wade Sent: Saturday, 5 January 2002 8:45 PM To: As Soaring Subject: [aus-soaring] Wheel Brake Mod for Twin Astir   Is anyone aware of a mod and/or engineering drawings that result in the relocation of the Twin Astir wheel brake function away from the extremity of travel of the air brake handle?   TIA   Brian       -- Brian Wade  Personal Computer Concepts  Uniform Time PO Box 114 INDOOROOPILLY QLD 4068 Ph: 07 3371 2944  Fax: 07 3870 4103   Win a fully furnished luxury Gold Coast waterfront home and support Australian War Veterans. Total value - $1,083,000 http://www.rslartunion.com To be drawn on 30 January 2002 YOU HAVE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!