I did the same thing breaking off the landing gear, I didn't make the runway in a deadstick. I did some work on it to make it stronger for next time, but it sure broke easily. It was really a soft landing in tall grass. I just have a ST 75 on it so it's not that nose heavy. A guy at the field recommended using nylon bolts so it will shear them off instead of breaking everything off, I might do that just in case. Other than that I like it, this thing is easier to land than my trainer.