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Old 8th Apr 2017, 07:17
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mickjoebill
 
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I thought that the benefits of retractable landing gear were in streamlining, something that is only warranted for high speed craft?

Or could the attraction be that retractable gear is lighter than skids?

Given Diamond Aitcraft has significant experience with integrating gimbals, I'm interested to see the ground clearance.

Height adjustable gear would be innovative!

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