A lot of mods are available for Bonanzas, from STOL kits (Sierra, www.sijet.com) to engine swaps (D'Shannon Aviation's 10-550, www.beryldshan-non.com), to
speed brakes (Precise Flight, www.preciseflight.com) to TKS anti-ice systems from CAV Aerospace at www.weepingwings.com.
It is used to protect the
speed brake from high temperatures during launch.
I told him that I wanted to touch down and look for nosewheel steering (NWS) to come alive in the HUD as I assessed braking action, my line speeds, and the deployment of my
speed brake. This would indicate that HYD 2A continued to work and I'd continue the rollout.
Speed mods, one-piece windshields, new wingtips, an alternator to replace the old generator on early models, fuel bladders, larger fuel tanks,
speed brakes, new panels to replace the awful old ones, soundproofing and new engines are just some of the improvements available.
I want the airplane to arrive at the key positions at the appropriate altitude and use S-turning, slipping or advancing the propeller control momentarily to serve as a
speed brake, if needed, to meet those goals.
I extended the
speed brake right after touchdown and proceeded to coast down the 9,000-foot runway before getting on the binders.
He advanced the throttle and retracted the
speed brake (which was extended when executing the break turn).
I then performed a technique, often used by many Lemoore pilots, of touching down, testing the brakes and releasing them, extending the
speed brake, and, as you approach 100 knots, getting back on the brakes.
My throttles were at idle, my
speed brake was out, and my anti-skid switch was on.
The gear has low operational speeds, however, so it can't serve as a
speed brake for en route descents.
As I sucked the throttles to idle and popped the
speed brake, my situation got worse.