What is the recommended approach to braking on a landing with anti-skid?

• A. Apply braking smoothly with anti-skid as equipped, monitor braking action, adjust deceleration to stop safely within the runway.
• B. Brake aggressively to stop as quickly as possible.
• C. Disable anti-skid to test wheel lock.
• D. Brake only with thrust reversers.

Answer: (A)

Anti-skid works by modulating brake pressure to keep tire slip at an optimal level, maximizing friction without locking a wheel. On landing, the correct approach is to apply braking smoothly and let the anti-skid system do the work of controlling pressure, while you monitor how quickly you’re decelerating and ensure you can remain in control to stop safely within the runway. This keeps steering and braking actions coordinated, reduces the risk of a tire skid, and helps you judge when you’ve achieved the desired deceleration.

Braking aggressively can overwhelm the anti-skid system and still lead to wheel lock or loss of directional control, so it isn’t the best approach. Disabling anti-skid to test wheel lock is unsafe and unnecessary during landing, as it removes protection against wheel skid. Braking is not limited to thrust reversers alone; reversers assist but must be complemented by wheel braking with anti-skid to achieve a safe, controlled stop.