| EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
|
In addition to operating
from water and paved runways, the VenTure can takeoff and land on
hard soil airstrips, maximizing the number of possible landing sites.
The conventional tricycle landing gear configuration (Figure
13) puts the center of gravity (CG) ahead of the main wheels for
added stability on the ground. This configuration places the cabin
floor in a horizontal plane improving visibility over the nose of the aircraft,
increasing passenger mobility, and facilitating cargo loading. Retractable
gear decrease aircraft drag and permit water landings. Located in
watertight wheel wells in the sponsons, the gear may be deployed for taxi
from the water onto land. The struts of the main gear are constructed
of thermoplastic carbon fiber for high strength, low cost, and excellent
corrosion resistance. For further information on the landing gear,
see Appendix L. |
