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More than just wheels—landing gear is a masterpiece of engineering ✈️ From tricycle gear (the most common for stability and control), to taildraggers (classic design with rear-wheel support), and even tandem gear used in specialized aircraft—each type is built for a purpose. Retractable systems reduce drag in flight, while fixed gear keeps things simple and reliable. Different designs, one mission: a smooth and safe landing every time 🛞

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@haru.himephotography Captain Balu ❤️❤️

@farnansfotoz_ Sounds fantastic

@woody.harrington A phrase any pilot knows that flies a retractable gear aircraft is “Those that have and those that will”… this is especially a concern in amphibious aircraft that may depart a lake with landing gear up, land at an airport with landing gear down.. then back to the lake and land with landing gear up… usually aircraft have a switch to select intentions to land on land or in the water… mistakes can happen and actually it is much worse to land on water with gear extended vs on land with gear up.. water landing with gear extended usually results in an immediate tip over..

@jamesvalentino27 First rule of amphibians: know what surface you're trying to land on. Wheels up for water and down for asphalt.

@lacomaslo 🙏🏻

@ooohhbryan That's how my 🍑 feels when I wipe with cheap toilet paper.

@r.eacher true or AI?

@itz_d.o.d Did bro forget there's something called water

Posted15 Apr 2026, 14:14

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