Tero,Yep,I would hope that anyone capable of putting an airliner on a relatively thin piece of deck can stop the aircraft in a safe manner :-rollBut you also understand my point that excessive braking can cause damage,that's all I was trying to point out. Mainly due to the fact that in FS,progressive braking isnt really possible,as Mark said-you're either braking pretty much full force or your not. Hence,the use of Autobrakes... John http://homepage.eircom.net/~eamonnmca/images/logo_ba.JPGwww.bavirtual.co.uk Senior Captain Simflight.com Staff Reviewer

With regards to autobrakes, it should also be noted that the autobrake system commands a constant deceleration rate. This means that using no, idle, or full reverse thrust will not make any difference in how fast the aircraft slows down. It only makes a difference on brake wear & tear.I have also in my experience as a business traveler noticed that the application of manual braking (at least on Delta) generally occurs around the time reverse thrust is brought to idle...around 80 knots.My procedure is generally autobrakes to 80 knots and moderate reverse thrust, and then manual braking to turn-off speed.BTW, Thanks you PMDG for modeling the autobrakes disarm when manual brakes are applied.Take care,