To landing gear? or not to landing gear?

His415 · Sep 1, 2017

I got some RCGeek products for free and put together this quick review.
Also I've purchased a few other Landing Gear styles and Will do a quick review of them all.

Let me know if you have any questions about the RCGeek products I'm happy to answer what I can or test for specifics.

Lancelot · Sep 1, 2017

Do you think it will weaken the arms in the long run?
I am considering some landing gear as well but prefer something that attach to the body rather than the arms.
I mean, prop guards are already another "extra" so this will add more.
And the "push to insert" method kinda scares me.. when will it break, or worse, when will it break the arms..

sparkpod · Sep 1, 2017

I've got the little clip-on landing gears. I used them in almost every flight on my recent holiday. Invaluable, imo..If you intend to fly (land) anywhere other than a landing pad or a table, they will do their job. I can't see how they will weaken the arms, though. The arms are very well braced for tensile strength. I've crashed my Spark a few times, now. Once quite badly. Broke two props but the landing struts and arms are tickety-boo. The Spark is much tougher than it would appear to be!

I'm getting the polystyrene ball water landing gear next!

Lancelot · Sep 1, 2017

I usually just land on palm, but hey, to each his own

In my situation, aside from my worry about the alteration to the physical structure of the arms/ flight dynamics, i also dont find it quite useful.
I mean, if it is high grass, the extra height might or might not be enough.
Same for rocky surfaces.
Sand, dont even mention, the burst of sand was an experience I will not want to redo.
So I guess if it works for some then yes this is great, for the rest, palm land ftw

His415 · Sep 1, 2017

Hmmm that's an interesting point. The spark lands so softly that I don't think it will weaken the arms. But a crash is another matter. I did crash my spark with the landing gear on and it all came off and went flying everywhere. So I don't think it put much pressure on the arms.

The Editor · Sep 1, 2017

Can't see the point - Palm take off and Palm land......Job Done.

BlueSkies99 · Sep 1, 2017

Another vote for palm take off and landing (not with gestures - just using RC). No worries about what's under the surface messing with compass.

His415 · Sep 1, 2017

How do you start the motors with one hand. I only know the two stick down and out method.

Kilrah · Sep 1, 2017

You can map takeoff/land to an rc button. Or use the onscreen button in the app.

His415 · Sep 1, 2017

Oh map a button, duh that's perfect! Thank you!

Kilrah · Sep 1, 2017

Would recommend the Fn one, shoulder button always gets hit unwantedly while handling stuff...

You can also use the palm takeoff with the double battery button press even with the remote too.

John Dwyer · Sep 1, 2017

My landing gear!

His415 · Sep 1, 2017

John Dwyer said:
View attachment 1137 My landing gear!

Ha ha brilliant!

suprPHREAK · Sep 1, 2017

When you get them, I'd like to know if any of these gear options can be used in conjunction with the OEM prop guards.

His415 · Sep 2, 2017

suprPHREAK said:
When you get them, I'd like to know if any of these gear options can be used in conjunction with the OEM prop guards.

The finger guards will, but the landing gear will not.

His415 · Sep 2, 2017

Kilrah said:
Would recommend the Fn one, shoulder button always gets hit unwantedly while handling stuff...

You can also use the palm takeoff with the double battery button press even with the remote too.

Went looking for the button assignment for the land and take off and it seems to be gone. I'm using iOS 4.1.9

Kilrah · Sep 2, 2017

Everybody somehow forgets that these lists scroll

His415 · Sep 2, 2017

Brilliant

The Editor · Sep 2, 2017

His415 said:
How do you start the motors with one hand. I only know the two stick down and out method.

You don't need any buttons or swipe commands or stick inputs. Just face the Spark towards you, double tap the battery button - job done.
You can then take over with the remote and fly.
When you bring it back, simply go go into gesture control in the app and with the aircraft facing you once again, hold your hand out underneath the aircraft!