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Old 11-14-2006 | 11:23 AM
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Default RE: New Tower Trainer

A "bounced" landing isn't caused by the tires. It's caused by technique. The model "bounces" on landing because it's touching down with a bit too much speed and a little added elevators causes the plane to lift off again. If you come off elevator on touchdown, or land at an appropriate speed, the model won't bounce.

Taildraggers bounce because they also have a bit too much speed and hit the mains before the tail. This forces the nose up and the plane takes off again. Three-point or tailwheel-first landings never bounce. Tri-gear models will bounce if they hit nosegear first. Again, this is due to technique, and not the type of tires.

I"ve had models with hard tires and soft tires. All will "bounce" with improper landing technique. One model with soft tires had enough rolling resistance, though, that a touchdown on the mains immediately rotated the nosegear onto the pavement. This lowered the angle of attack of the wing, and "glued" the model to the runway.