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Old March 18th 08, 07:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dudley Henriques[_2_]
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Default Landing on one wheel

john smith wrote:
Dudley Henriques wrote:
The spring type one piece main gear legs are as you say much better
suited to taking any side loads that might be imposed then an oleo leg.
In this scenario, the principal negative is excessive tire wear due to
scrubbing.


Ah! But what about the wheelpants? :-))



My guess would be that if a pilot is catching a pant while attempting a
one wheel landing, that pilot is in wind WAY over their head :-))))

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Dudley Henriques