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Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr
ok dumb question how does the plane not fall over with only the central landing gear
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They have beefy wingtip skids for landing. Under the wings there are attatcment points for "pogos" a short shaft with a wheel at the end. these fall off during takeoff. they re-attach them after landing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BMc8oCEXko
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