Incident - Cavalon N232PG at Torrance
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The FAA registration says this is a ROTORSPORT UK CAVALO, in other words not an Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft.
I have trouble imagining just how the nose gear detached.
I don't know how to train someone for a detached nose wheel event.
I have trouble imagining just how the nose gear detached.
I don't know how to train someone for a detached nose wheel event.
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Ouch!!
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Hit it hard nose first a few times on landing, it will detach. Counter that by teaching a lot of balancing on main wheels down the runway (kidding)
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FAA report says it was a Primary Category aircraft.
Damage: None
Damage: None
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No damage at all?? Or no damage to "major" components? It's hard to imagine a wheel coming off of anything while it's moving and nothing getting at least dented/scraped up.
I would be curious to see some photos, but I don't suppose those will be forthcoming.
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