Aeroflot deactivates brakes on nine aircraft, relies solely on reverse thrust
I&#x27;m curious the actual mechanics of this operation. The main primary-source I found is a Telegram post of an Aeroflot pilot memo [0], but this only discusses the side-effects of reverser only braking, not the mechanics of &quot;disabling the brakes.&quot;<p>There is a possibility the brakes are still available and not worn through, and this is a preemptive measure to leave enough brake material to handle an emergency rejected takeoff while avoiding &quot;unnecessary&quot; braking on landing by using the reversers instead. It&#x27;s still ridiculously dangerous and bad, of course, but a different situation from &quot;they&#x27;re running the aircraft with no brakes.&quot;<p>[0]: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;t.me&#x2F;aviatorshina&#x2F;3679?comment=166821" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;t.me&#x2F;aviatorshina&#x2F;3679?comment=166821</a>