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P-38 Front Landing Gear

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:07 am
by gustav
Yesterday I took my P-38 down off the wall and attempted to retract the front landing gear. After applying as much pressure as I thought possible without breaking it, I still couldn't get the gear down.

I know this topic has been brought up before, so does anyone remember how it is done?

Thanks!

Re: P-38 Front Landing Gear

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:23 am
by BLACKSNAKES
Gustav, to extend the gear to land you should be able to fold the gear into position with a little force. To retract the gear to fly you have to push the gear straight up into the fuselage then fold back.

Sounds like you may have a problem if you can't get the gear extended.

B-SNAKES

Re: P-38 Front Landing Gear

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:15 pm
by gustav
Thanks B-SNAKES, I'll try that tonight. Hopefully I don't end up with broken plastic in my hand!