Im not to worried about it essyou35. The intakes are well in front of the main gear and high up. The gear bays are sealed. Think sod field As for brakes.. It sucks that you guys in the US should need brakes even for winter flying. Your missing out! I have a 250 acer sod field to land on, so I dont think it will be a problem. I just wont aim at the pits/vehicals or objects on the ground. Like I said.. I have been winter flying for many years and know how it feels to have no brakes on a slippery surface.

Thanks for input though

Trevor