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it helps with aero dynamics+safety issues+fuel effinciency probably other easons but those are the main ones.
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What is landing gear for a plane?
The landing gear of an aircraft are the fixtures on which the aircraft taxi's, take's off and lands and can be in the form of wheels, or pontoons (on float planes for water take-off and landing).The undercarriage of an aircraft can also be fixed or retractable. Large commercial aircraft such as a Boeing 747 for example will have retractable undercarriage, creating a far more aerodynamic airflow over the fuselage. On a much smaller scale, some aircraft such as Cessna 172's have been manufactured in both fixed and retractable gear "RG" models. Generally the very light aircraft will have fixed landing gear.AnswerThe primary role of the landing gear is to absorb the shock of landing the airplane as it comes in contact with the ground. It is designed as a shock attenuation device. It absorbs the shock and slows the vertical drop of the airplane.
Why do most small aircraft not have retractable landing gear?
because light aircraft use the basic hydraulic system for its operation so its not necassary to be there
Do aircraft have gears?
Retractable wheels on aircraft are often called "landing gear", and some of the engine designs used in aircraft can contain a gear box. But gears as they look like in cars aren't used in aircraft.
Where is retractable gear on helio courier?
The Helio Courier is a fixed gear aircraft; no retractable gear.
What are the steps to converting a retractable gear airplane to a fixed gear airplane?
There is nothing to stop you from flying a retractable gear airplane with the gear always down. If the landing gear is permanently fixed in the extended position, the FAA requires that the gear-retraction lever (or switch) be removed or placarded as "inoperative". Additionally, retractable-gear aircraft have a maximum speed permissible with gear extended (VLE) obviously, the aircraft would be permanently limited to this speed.
Why does the wheel goes up when the plane is flying?
That would be retractable landing gear. They're present on aircraft because retracting the landing gear makes the aircraft more aerodynamic by eliminating the drag which would be caused by having the gear permanently fixed or extended. This saves fuel and improves cruising speeds.
Where is landing gear actuator located in aircraft?
On the Landing gear
What is the definition of a complex type aircraft?
A "complex aircraft" is an aircraft which has a constant-speed propeller and/or retractable landing gear. The FAA requires pilots to attain the "complex aircraft" license endorsement before they are permitted to act as "Pilot in command" for such aircraft.
Why Sequence Valves Are Used In Aircraft Having Retractable Undercarriage?
Sequence valves are used in aircraft having a retractable undercarriage because there is a certain sequence to the way things must be done. For example, before the landing gear can come down, the door on the undercarriage must be opened for it.
At what altitude or height the aircraft retract its landing gear?
Commercial Airlines normally retract the landing gear when the Vertical Speed Indicator indicates a positive rate of climb. Basically, when the instruments indicate the sircraft is climbing, the gear is raised.
How many landing gear must deploy to land?
All of the landing gear on the particular aircraft.
What is belly landing?
A belly landing is a landing of an aircraft without the landing gear being deployed.
