"C.D.Damron" wrote in message
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"JJS" jschneider@remove socks cebridge.net wrote in message
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I think one of my normal landings would automagically open them without
any intervention what so ever. Might not be
able to close 'em again, though.

You know, that is probably part of the design. If you forget to open
them,
they just shatter.



You are probably right. Which might also explain why they are only on the
mains and not on the (fully castering) nosewheel.

Peter