i saw video footage of a smaller plane land with front gear first,now cant find it can anybody help?

Answer 1

http://video.google.com/url?vidurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1UNr5-uGo_I&docid=-3079499076358200334&ev=v&esrc=sr13&usg=AL29H20AtVnIwnNFltlHDLvccIFlOIwi5w

Answer 2

A couple of possible explanations... There are two basic configurations of landing gear, one is "tricycle gear". with a single "nose wheel" and "main gear" which are the larger wheels located about mid-cabin. These aircraft are designed with the CofG (center of gravity) located behind the main gear. When the aircraft lands, the pilot "holds the nosewheel off" until speed has bled off then allows the nosewheel to settle to the runway. This configuration is typically more stable than "conventional gear", but a pilot landing on the nosewheel first will usually cause structural damage to the aircraft because the nosewheel assembly is normally attached to the engine "firewall" and is not particularly sturdy.

Somewhat of a misnomer, as most aircraft now are tricycle gear equipped, there was a time when almost all aircraft were "tail draggers" or "conventional" geared aircraft. This configuration has the CofG in front of the main landing gear and a small wheel on the tail of the aircraft. These type aircraft frequently land with the "front gear" first (a "wheel landing"), then the pilot allows the tail wheel to settle to the runway once the aircraft is stable. They can also use a "three point landing" technique where all three wheels touch down at the same time.

The only aircraft that I have seen land "nose-first" is the twin engined De Havilland Caribou. With full flaps extended the aircraft can travel in "level flight" but with the nose wheel much lower than the mains. I have seen demostrations where the pilot touches down on the nose gear and can travel down the runway with the main gear still 5-6' in the air. There may be other single-engined aircraft with a similar flap/angle of attack ratio that could be capable of this, however ground clearance for the prop would most likely be a problem.

I hope I answered your question without burying you in technical jargon!

Answer 3

"This configuration has the CofG in front of the main landing gear and a small wheel on the tail of the aircraft."

Sorry but the CG isnt in front of a tail dragger's fron two wheels, it would be impossible to land without nosing-over.

I know b-52's land nose wheel first, In fact there was a video of a radio controlled one that I saw not too long ago

Answer 4

Yeah, look on the runway or to the sides for the nose gear if it came off. When you find it give it to a mechanic, don't try to put it on yourself! Kind of like a cutting off a finger and taking it to the doc, don't let mom sew it on. Sorry, couldn't resist. Seen something similar, but can't remember where.

Answer 5

Don't know about the video, but it's known as "wheelbarrowing" and is not unknown with inept/inexperienced pilots. Often followed by an expensive crunch as the nosegear collapses.

Answer 6

Erm that is a bit random and not very specific

Answer 7

try www.flightlevel350 or video.google.com (or .ca)