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Old 05-07-2010, 11:11 AM
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Default RE: NitroPlanes - MQ-9 REAPER


ORIGINAL: rjmanzuk

So, papaJeff ... have you made your landing gear decision yet? I'm exploring all-electric retracts (i.e. no air bottles) but am having a little difficulty findg some that are strong enough for a bird of this weight. Most affordable ones I've found seem to be limited o a 4.5 lb bird. By the time I get my camera and downlink transmitter in my Reaper, I'm going to be pushing 7 lbs, I think.
MadMan,

I am inclined to stay with the standard provided gear, at least for the final review and then
explore the option of electric retracts. There are several that I would consider, such as;

1) RC Lander - http://www.rclander.com/default.aspx...1-142b2a9e8c81

2) Sonic - http://www.sonicelectric.com/Merchan...egory_Code=NEW

3) Hobby TopGun (FlyFly) - http://www.hobbytopgun.com/PC/retract.htm