During the takeoff do you use the wheel brake ?

[Skulleader]

Hello,

 

I have one question about the wheel brake, when you want takeoff (vertical) do you use the wheel brake or not ?

When I raise my collective my Mi-8 rolls on the runway so I use my wheel break.

Do you think that it's a good method or not ?

 

Thanks, Skull.

[Scrim]

If I want to do a running takeoff, obviously no. If not, I use the brake.

[Skulleader]

If I want to do a running takeoff, obviously no. If not, I use the brake.

 

Hello,

 

Thanks for your answer, for all my takeoff I use always my brake...

 

Bye, Skull.

[Slazi]

I turn off my brakes either way. If I'm on the farp, turning off my breaks shows me which way my rotors and the wind are taking me. I can then trim the helicopter for a verticla takeoff. Just be ready to correct as soon as you turn them off.

[TimeKilla]

Yup or you'll end up smashing into the ground.

[Cibit]

Only have the brake on whilst starting up. I always release it prior to vertical T/O and obviously rolling starts. Also landing on rough terrain, buildings etc I prefer to control the helo rather than use the brake:)

[Skulleader]

Hello,

 

I find my takeoff better with my Huey than the Mi-8.

With the Mi-8 when I raise my collective my Hint move on his wheels, for the moment or because I spent many time with the Huey my takeoff with the Hint are not perfect, better with this Huey...

I think that I need to training with the Hint...

 

A great thanks for your explanations, bye. Skull

[b00ce]

When ever you're not doing a roll-on, your wheel brakes should be set. Especially if you're landing on an unimproved surface.

[Skulleader]

When ever you're not doing a roll-on, your wheel brakes should be set. Especially if you're landing on an unimproved surface.

 

Thanks for this explanation, best regards. Skull

[Akatsuki]

I turn off my brakes either way. If I'm on the farp, turning off my breaks shows me which way my rotors and the wind are taking me. I can then trim the helicopter for a verticla takeoff. Just be ready to correct as soon as you turn them off.

 

Same here.

[GunfighterSIX]

When ever you're not doing a roll-on, your wheel brakes should be set. Especially if you're landing on an unimproved surface.

 

?? Real world we only set our brakes if parked or doing slopes or operating in mountains. 99% of the time they are released.

Edited May 24, 2014 by GunfighterSIX

[Rogue Trooper]

Released for all take offs unless on a hill.

[b00ce]

?? Real world we only set our breaks if parked or doing slopes or operating in mountains. 99% of the time they are released.

I was always told that unless it is a paved surface or proven otherwise, assume its a slope. :thumbup:

[flanker0ne]

Take-off. From the ground.

(3) The P* will select reference points to maintain ground track. With the cyclic and

pedals in the neutral position, the P* will release the brakes and raise the collective

control until the aircraft is airborne and accelerating.

(4) All landing gear should leave the ground at the same time. As the aircraft leaves the

ground, the P* will apply forward cyclic as required to smoothly accelerate through

effective translational lift (ETL) at an altitude appropriate for the terrain and obstacles.

 

From the Mi-17 ATM

[Skulleader]

Hello guys,

 

Thanks FlankerOne for this explanation.

Bye, Skull.

[GunfighterSIX]

I was always told that unless it is a paved surface or proven otherwise, assume its a slope. :thumbup:

 

I guess its just different for us in the air assault world, To each his own. I find on a tactical approach I am always hiting with a little role, especially if its a dust landing.

[flanker0ne]

Hello guys,

 

Thanks FlankerOne for this explanation.

Bye, Skull.

 

I'm not on the explanation position, it's an innocent Copy and Paste :D

[P1KW]

The correct procedure in 99% of cases is to release brakes.

 

This way you can feel the attitude of the helicopter when the fuselage starts to relax the load on the landing gear, or skates.

 

Greetings!