robostruts
 

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

RE: robostruts
 

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

RE: robostruts
 

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.

RE: robostruts
 

Bumbs? You got bumbs on your runway? Wierd.:D

RE: robostruts
 

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

RE: robostruts
 

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

RE: robostruts
 

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

RE: robostruts
 

Nope, hobos.:D And gophers.