Lado mechanical retract systems - feedback
Is there any feedback on the Lado mechanical retract systems in the jet community yet?
I build jets on a commission basis and have always been concerned about the air systems used to work gear etc, it is very time consuming to instal, requires a high number of 'parts' and control systems to make it work well (sequencers/air restrictors etc..) and unless managed seems to deliver untold stresses to the airframe.
A mechanical system seems far more basic, uses fewer components (less chance of failure) and provides a much more scale like operation.
I have also noticed a new range of rams from Servocity, which would I can also see a use for in jets - canopy opening, air brakes, gear doors etc.....
Any feedback on these technologies would be very welcome.
Links for those who need them.
marc.
[link]http://www.servocity.com/html/servo_actuators.html[/link]
[link]http://lado-tech.com/index.htm[/link]