Graeme,
Thanks for the clarifications - much as I surmised - the lowering
mechanism won't stop an overcentre interruption, or a collapse.
This brings me back to my original question: That there may be a
structural intervention which IS strong enough to inhibit collapse. Perhaps
insertion of a simple hydraulic cylinder? Of course this means a second (or
more) action to prepare for landing but I don't mind the extra work! The
distance-twixt-rubber-bumper-ends is intriguing..............
Ferg Kyle
Europa A064 914 Classic
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