Landing gear comes in all shapes and sizes. The purpose of the landing gear, as the name suggests, is to support the load of the aircraft upon landing and at all times on the ground. While there are hundreds of layouts and designs out there, the article focuses on some of the most common types of landing gear in General Aviation aircraft. The article also explores the functions and uses of different types of landing gear.
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- August 21, 2024
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Take a trip down memory lane as we take a look at our 2021 conversation with then CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker.”Simple Flying’s Joanna Bailey talks with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker about the airline’s resilience to continue flying throughout the pandemic, and whats in store for the rest of 2021. We discuss fleet plans, past and present, Qatars partnership strategies, its continued focus on sustainability, and much more. A true in-depth look into this Middle Eastern powerhouse. “