[dljordan]

"This happened to a friend of mine, when he traded in his fixed gear aircraft for one with retractable wheels. Ouch."

That's what checklists are for. Replacing the whole belly skin is an expensive lesson. Oh, and a prop and possibly an engine from the sudden stop not to mention the terminal embarrassment.

[PA28 Pilot]

No Kidding. I like my landing gear down and welded...

[Kretek]

Replacing the whole belly skin is an expensive lesson. Oh, and a prop and possibly an engine from the sudden stop not to mention the terminal embarrassment.

Don't they have to pay to repave the runway, too?