Do robostruts have shock absorbing capability? If so, how much travel? I have never seen one in person and am curious. Also are they usable on a grass strip? I like the scale look, but fly from grass and would give up the scale look for utility.

Regards,
Jerry

yes,3/8 to 1/2",great on grass,smooths out the bumps.

http://www.robart.com/RoboStruts/440_series.aspx
You can see from the parts list that they have a spring inside them. Not an actual shock absorber but will will do some.

Haven't flown them or seen in person.

Bumbs? You got bumbs on your runway? Wierd.

Hey Bruce don't you have Bumbs on your runway?

caught my spelling but do have a runway about 200 yds wide and about 3/4 mile long,,sod farm.

Robo Struts will not absorb a bad landing like coiled piano wire so you will experience some torn out gear unless you can grease the plane in, even on a paved runway. They look more scale, and do smooth out the taxi, they just don't bend backwards like the coil is designed to do.

Regards,
Randy

Nope, hobos. And gophers.