Skid blocks would be a good idea - use some of that MF7 technology!
Sorry, on reflection, that was a little obscure. MF7 = Maurice Farman Longhorn
I bet those guys on AH&N would have got it, though on reflection they'd probably start pointing out why the design wouldn't work in a supersonic environment
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