Retracts V Fixed Gear

[Mike Hester]

Ya know, my theory is this: look at all of the potential downgrades for
something going wrong with your retracts. Gear collapses, 0. One pops out
during a manuever, 0. So why open yourself up for mechanical downgrades? I
need all the help I can get =) Fixed gear takes away those possibilities. I
don't want to ace a critical round in a tight contest, only to lose because
my gear collapses on landing.

No spank you, I'll stick with fixed gear =)

-Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wgalligan" <wgalligan at cnbcom.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 11:22 AM
Subject: RE: Retracts V Fixed Gear


> The fixed gear are cool in the air visual aid too.  On the 45 degree
> downlines (45 down invt. snap, backside of tri-angle loop invt.) the
> fixed gear give me a very good visual reference.  Especially in poor
> light conditions like when the plane is a shadow from backlighting.  I
> still like the simplicity and easy of maintenance... and darn... they
> sure look good.
> It's not a fixed VS. retracts issue as they both have merit. It's what
> works best for you.
> AS for me... I will land on the runway... you retract guys can land all
> you want off the landing zone "0".   :-)
>
> Wayne G.


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