Gear Up - That was Gorgeous

[MSmith]

A C172RG just landed gear up at Opa Locka, FL airport. They had right gear trouble - in repeated attempts to raise and lower the gear it never locked in either position.

The CNN video showed a PERFECT belly landing - right down the center line. The engine must have been off - both ends of the prop got bent but I think it only did one turn before stopping. Both pilots got out successfully with no signs of injury.

Of course, they had stripes on their shoulders.

Nice job.

 

[jesse]

That's great that it went well.

But I would be surprised if there was a pilot here who is not capable of doing just as well of a job.

 

[tonycondon]

From everything ive seen or heard, gear up landings (intentional) usually turn out this way, smooth and on centerline. I guess we should focus as much on each landing as much as we would if the gear were up!

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

So much smoother and more relaxing to all, (including the insurance companies!) than somebody in a jeep yanking on a gear leg 4' behind a spinning, bobbing prop!