[quote]ORIGINAL: mtwister

Jeff, I have come to realize that if that little block didn't pop out, then you'd probably rip that block, plus a former, or a firewall out with it, and have alot more damage. People scream and cry because they want light 3D planes (like me ) but when they have a less than perfect landing that pops out the gear, it is immediately blamed on the design of the plane. It is common practice, and knowledge, especially on the 30% and bigger planes, that if you know you're going to be rough on landings then you better strengthen up the stock gear supports. Look at the side notes that come with QQ, and Airwild planes.



I completely agree with that 100% In my case , hovering at a pretty close margin with the feild left me hardly no time to set up for a proper landing. If i would of been up about 5'-8' higher , i would of saved the landing gear and greased her in. And your also correct on the "keeping the planes light" and using hardly any epoxy or glue. I'm going to re-enforce the block a little , and just pray i don't get any more deadsticks that close to the ground. In fact......i'm doing my hovering a other wild crap at a little higher altitude until i know the motor is a little more stabe.