Ogriv, sorry to say it, but the gear you have is probably the best one. The reason I say this is for multiple reasons. One it is not that hard to rebend the gear back to shape unless you have hit really hard in which case, you might have other bigger problems to worry about. Secondly, there aren't to many other types of nose gear on the market that could replace it without having to do some rather extensive work to the airplane. Most nose gear that comes on trainers or fairly standard. Even the after market parts are so close in design and strength that I don't feel it is worth the time to take everything apart just to put aother gear of the same design on the plane. Also, as far as designing a diferent type, hey the worlds the limit! But is it worth the time and effort on a trainer? That's a question you have to decide.

Reg