Anybody else think the ground is too soft?

[Redroach]

Originally Posted by pupaxx

LoL, it's that guy's own fault if he tries to land on a jumping ramp...now imagine what would've happened on 'hard' ground - definately more than just a broken wheel (and maybe a ripped-up shock absorber or two )

[JG52Krupi]

He's very lucky that the prop didn't hit the ground otherwise the engine would have been screwed.

[Redroach]

yeah, that was a quite close call. And besides the engine, gears etc, the propeller parts zipping around aren't really the healthiest thing for the onlookers.

[Helrza]

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

He's very lucky that the prop didn't hit the ground otherwise the engine would have been screwed.

did touch a little bit

But ooooffff, you'd be sh**tin bricks hard, 'specially in a beautiful bird like that. very very lucky it wasnt worse!

[ElAurens]

That "little" prop "touch" probably cost him $100,000 to $200,000.

[Sternjaeger II]

Nah,that's too much,if there's propeller damage it will take up to 10k per blade,if there's a bent propshaft things shouldnt be too bad,bear in mind there's a reduction gearbox between the prop and the engine. My rough impression is that he didn't do much damage to the prop,but a new landing gear,wing dimensional check and wing spar inspection and x-ray aren't a cheap buy either..

[SlipBall]

The gear box would not insulate from possible engine damage...same as if you hit a rock or piling with an outboard motor, the shock travels all the way to the crankshaft/flywheel

[kimosabi]

Yes, but it is extremely rare that the powerhead takes any damage from it. Apart from the gearcase itself, propshaft, prop and pinion gear usually takes the hit. I would assume that having a reduction gear between the prop and crank does reduce the risk of engine damage quite a bit.