The rear wheel brakes are operated by hand lever inside the car.
In 1913, and very unusual for the time, four wheel brakes were fitted.
Large wheel brakes also helped in shortening the landing run.
David kicked on the wheel brakes and cut the engines.
The pilot hadn't used reverse thrust, so he'd had to apply a lot of wheel brakes.
She laughed, then slowed the aircraft down quickly with the wheel brakes.
If the glider is running straight, the wheel brake can be applied safely.
The wheel brake was coupled to the air brake system.
"I just had a thought," he said as he reached to release the wheel brakes.
The rear wheel brakes can also be taken up by hand on the primary rod.