Borders Gliding Club

In the event of fault in the wheel brake mechanism it is possible that the full opening of the airbrakes may be restricted. This can happen if the master cylinder ports become blocked so that fluid cannot return to the reservoir when the brake is relaxed, as was the case before the recent repair.

I think this is unlikely to recur, but please check at DI that the travel of the airbrake handles seems normal and the airbrake paddles extend to show a gap between the paddle and the wing surface.

Barry