ultralights
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I have a question about ultralight amphibious design
what are best landing gear for a two place pusher tandem amphibious ultralight with floats?
tricycle or conventional?
Tricycle:
more easy ground behaviour
tail down without pilots
minus drag if principal gear go into floats
Conventional:
more big wheels for dock in any beaches
more drag external wheels
no tail down on parking without pilots
more difficult ground landing
cabin entry more height
(question about this design: https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/...ltralight-aircraft-amphibian-like-aircam.html)
what are best landing gear for a two place pusher tandem amphibious ultralight with floats?
tricycle or conventional?
Tricycle:
more easy ground behaviour
tail down without pilots
minus drag if principal gear go into floats
Conventional:
more big wheels for dock in any beaches
more drag external wheels
no tail down on parking without pilots
more difficult ground landing
cabin entry more height
(question about this design: https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/...ltralight-aircraft-amphibian-like-aircam.html)