Fixed gear vs. retracts

[Glen Watson]

Keith,
 
I have experience flying the same design (Hydeout) with retracts and fixed gear.  IMHO there is no appreciable difference in flying characteristics of one over the other.  However judged landings in the AMA classes is something to consider.  There is a higher probability with fixed gear to bounce landings, which will affect scores.
 
To me the positives for fixed gear such as, low maintenance, extended wheel life (Dave Brown foam tires on pavement), ruff field capability, installation, visual queue to name a few out weight the scored landing issue.  Landing better or flying F3A fixes that.
 
Glen Watson
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Black [mailto:KBlack at TradeStation.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:46 PM
To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
Subject: Fixed gear vs. retracts
 
I'm trying to decide whether to go with fixed gear or retracts on the new Aries I'm building. I'd appreciate hearing opinions on the pros and cons between the two.
  
This has probably been discussed before, but I'm new to the mailing list and would really value the input. 
Thanks, 
Keith Black 
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