Landing Gear

Fixed landing gear is commonly found on small, single-engine light aircraft.

• True

• False

Retractable landing gear adds weight to an aircraft.

• True

• False

Fixed landing gear is preferred on slow aircraft because it reduces parasite drag.

• True

• False

As an aircraft's speed increases, the drag caused by the landing gear decreases.

• True

• False

Building landing gear aerodynamically and adding fairings can reduce parasite drag.

• True

• False

The text mentions that Cessna aircraft always use retractable landing gear.

• True

• False

Spring steel struts are commonly used in retractable landing gear.

• True

• False

Retractable landing gear stow in wing compartments during flight.

• True

• False

Gear with close-fitting panels attached to them do not cause parasite drag when fully retracted.

• True

• False

Most retractable gear have separate doors that remain open during flight.

• True

• False

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