Mtns2Skies
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I've seen mixed comments on this and I expect no less here .
For 180's, 185's & 206's
Is the V-Brace (just behind the windshield) necessary for NON-float operations? I've heard people say to leave it in or it DRAMATICALLY decreases airframe strength, but other than some windshield squeak I haven't seen any evidence of this. Some say it is absolutely necessary unless you're flying from pavement to pavement on soft tires, where others say they've been flying in the back country for 40 years without it and no problems. Thoughts?
For 180's, 185's & 206's
Is the V-Brace (just behind the windshield) necessary for NON-float operations? I've heard people say to leave it in or it DRAMATICALLY decreases airframe strength, but other than some windshield squeak I haven't seen any evidence of this. Some say it is absolutely necessary unless you're flying from pavement to pavement on soft tires, where others say they've been flying in the back country for 40 years without it and no problems. Thoughts?
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