on 9/3/03 7:56 PM, David DeFord at davedeford@comcast.net wrote:
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>> Have you considered the fact that you may have to
>> start the aircraft with the brakes applied and using the
>> choke? while also
>> adjusting the throttle.
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> We considered this situation, and concluded that for convenience and safety,
> a good parking brake is an absolute necessity. The Matco valve works
> perfectly for us in this capacity. With the parking brake valve set, and
> the stick held full aft between the legs, we have just enough hands left to
> manage the starter, choke, and throttle, in any combination that we have
> needed so far. I can't imagine how else we could safely get something from
> the baggage bay, pick up something dropped on the floor, etc., while stopped
> on the ground.
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> Dave DeFord
> N135TD
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David,
I would like to get more info on the Matco valve for a parking brake. You
can send direct to me if you like.
Thanks,
Jeff
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