How to find the right RC Aircraft Landing Gear AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in RC Aircraft Landing Gear
- Axle diameter
- The wheel bore must match the landing gear axle or wire diameter. A loose bore wobbles and a tight bore will not fit.
- Wheel diameter for the field
- Use larger, softer wheels for grass and smaller, lighter wheels for paved runways. Wheels that are too small dig into grass and cause nose-overs.
- Gear type and airframe weight
- Use wire, aluminum or composite struts, or retracts, rated for your model's weight and size class. Undersized gear bends or tears out on hard landings.
- Tail or nose wheel steering
- Check that it links to the rudder and that the mounting matches your airframe. Without steering, ground handling is poor.
- Wheel retention
- Use wheel collars sized to the axle. Wheels coming off on takeoff are a common failure.
Brands that matter
- Du-Bro: Long-standing supplier of aircraft wheels, collars and gear hardware.
- E-flite: OEM replacement gear for E-flite models.
- Robart: Known for retracts and scale gear.
What to avoid
- Generic gear without a stated axle diameter.
- Heavy rubber wheels on small foam park flyers.