john smith wrote:

Actually, you want to land on the paved surface.
This is a proven fact. Less damage and more control.

Well, depends.

Much of the damage from a gear up landing doesn't come from landing, but
in the removal of the plane from the runway. At a busy class C or so
airport there is a lot of pressure to re-open the runway. Ground
personel are more interested in clearing the runway than they are of
causing further damage. I've heard storys of chains being wrapped around
a tail the plane being yarded to the side of the runway, crushing the
fuselage.

I'm dubious of the more control while sliding down the pavement as
opposed to the grass. Seems like it could very pilot and aircraft
dependant. Could you cite your source where this is "proven?"

And, yes, I am a member of the group "that has".

--
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR