I had an incredible bounce problem with my RCM Global trainer. The main gear was so soft and springy, even a very gentle landing resulted in a very big bounce.

Cheap, easy solution?

I ran a coat hanger from one side to the other of the mains, wrapped it around, secured it with wheel collars. I then put wheel collars above the cross wire, and adjusted them up or down to select landing gear tension. I can make the gear as hard as a rock, or softer as I wish.

It isnt pretty, but it is light, doesnt require soldering, fully adjustable, and cheap.

Now my landings are a thing of beauty, one good thing about learning to land with a super bouncy airplane, I have a gentle touch down. Of course this is still with trainer only, they are easy to float in slow.


Mill