Overview
The FMS 1700MM PA-18 Super Cub Front Landing Gear Set (FMSRM106) is an essential upgrade component designed to enhance the stability and performance of your FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub RC aircraft. Whether you are an experienced RC pilot looking to improve your model's ground handling characteristics or a hobbyist seeking to upgrade your existing aircraft setup, this front landing gear set offers a professional-grade solution that elevates your flying experience. As a dedicated component from FMS Hobby, a recognised leader in RC aircraft manufacturing and design, this landing gear set represents quality engineering and reliable performance that RC enthusiasts across the UK have come to trust.
This front landing gear set is specifically engineered for the 1700mm PA-18 airframe, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal weight distribution during takeoffs and landings. The robust construction of the landing gear provides the stability and durability needed for repeated field operations, whether you are flying from grass, tarmac, or prepared RC airstrips. For those seeking to enhance their ready-to-fly or built-up RC aircraft with improved ground handling and landing characteristics, this genuine FMS component delivers exceptional value and performance.
FMS landing gear systems are renowned amongst UK RC aircraft enthusiasts for their reliability, ease of installation, and contribution to overall aircraft stability. This front landing gear set is manufactured to the exacting standards that FMS applies across their entire product range, ensuring compatibility with your 1700mm PA-18 airframe and delivering the performance characteristics you would expect from a manufacturer with extensive experience in RC aeronautical engineering.
Key Features
- OEM FMS Component — This is the genuine factory landing gear set from FMS Hobby, ensuring perfect compatibility with the 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub airframe and delivering the exact fitment and performance characteristics that the aircraft was engineered around.
- Stability Enhancement — The front landing gear set is specifically designed to upgrade and enhance the stability of your aircraft during ground operations, improving directional control and reducing the likelihood of ground loop incidents during takeoff and landing.
- Durable Construction — Built from robust materials engineered to withstand the stresses of repeated takeoffs and landings, the landing gear provides reliable performance through extended use and consistent operation across multiple flying sessions.
- Easy Installation — As a purpose-designed component from FMS, this landing gear set integrates seamlessly with the 1700mm PA-18 airframe, allowing for straightforward installation without requiring extensive modification or engineering work.
- Proven Design — FMS landing gear systems have earned recognition amongst UK RC aircraft enthusiasts for their reliability and performance, representing a trusted solution for pilots seeking to upgrade or maintain their aircraft systems.
Technical Performance
The FMS 1700MM PA-18 Super Cub Front Landing Gear Set represents precision engineering in RC aircraft components. Engineered specifically for the 1700mm PA-18 airframe, this landing gear set provides the structural support and stability characteristics required for reliable ground operations. The robust construction ensures that the landing gear can absorb the stresses inherent in aircraft takeoff and landing cycles, distributing loads effectively through the airframe to minimise stress concentration and enhance overall durability. The design philosophy behind FMS landing gear focuses on achieving the optimal balance between weight and strength, ensuring that the gear provides substantial stability benefits without adding excessive mass that would negatively impact aircraft performance or flight characteristics. For RC pilots operating from grass fields, unprepared surfaces, or standard RC airstrips across the UK, this landing gear set offers the reliability and performance characteristics needed for consistent, trouble-free operations across varying conditions. The engineering of this component reflects FMS's extensive experience in RC aircraft design and their commitment to delivering components that enhance both the safety and enjoyment of RC flying.
What's in the Box
- FMS 1700MM PA-18 Front Landing Gear Set complete assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this landing gear set compatible with my FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub? — Yes, this is the genuine OEM front landing gear set designed specifically for the FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub airframe, ensuring perfect compatibility and optimal fitment. If you own the 1700mm PA-18 model, this component will integrate seamlessly with your aircraft.
- What improvements will this landing gear provide? — This front landing gear set is engineered to upgrade the stability of your aircraft during ground operations. It improves directional control during takeoff runs, reduces the risk of ground loop incidents, and provides enhanced support during landing operations, particularly on grass or unprepared fields.
- Is installation difficult? — As a purpose-designed FMS component for the 1700mm PA-18 airframe, installation is straightforward and does not require extensive modification. The component integrates with your existing airframe without the need for significant engineering work or specialised tools.
- What materials are used in the construction? — While the manufacturer page does not specify the exact material composition in detail, FMS landing gear sets are engineered from robust materials designed to withstand the stresses of repeated takeoff and landing cycles across extended use.
- Will this improve my aircraft's performance in flight? — The primary benefit of this landing gear set is enhanced stability and control during ground operations rather than in-flight performance. However, by improving ground handling characteristics and reducing the likelihood of damage from ground incidents, it supports more consistent and reliable flight operations overall.
- Is this a replacement part or an upgrade? — This is a replacement front landing gear set designed to replace or upgrade the existing landing gear on your 1700mm PA-18. If you are experiencing instability during ground operations or wish to enhance your aircraft's ground handling characteristics, this component offers a solution.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the FMS 1700MM PA-SUPERCUB FRONT LANDING GEAR SET FMSRM106 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Model: FMS 1700MM PA-18 Front Landing Gear Set
- SKU: FMSRM106
- Manufacturer: FMS Hobby
- Aircraft Compatibility: FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub
- Component Type: Front Landing Gear Assembly
- Primary Function: Ground stability and aircraft support during takeoff and landing operations
- Design Purpose: Upgrade stability during ground operations
- Installation Type: Direct fitment to 1700mm PA-18 airframe
- Warranty: 30-day return policy for new and unused products; 90-day warranty on applicable electronic accessories
- Recommended Use: RC aircraft ground operations on grass, tarmac, or prepared RC airstrips
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