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Removing Stuck Gear Legs

After removing the hold-down clips, you might find that a landingear leg is stuck in the mounting block, and it’s difficult to pull straight out without bending it. Make a loop of strong fishing line, then slide it along under the horizontal torsion-bar part of the gear (as shown) until it reaches the vertical, embedded part of the gear. Now pull straight up on the line to remove the leg. Adapted from 400 Great R/C...

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