Well, I finally had the time to test the new soft-contact ground handling model.
I’m pleased to say it has shown very nice results from my limited testing.
I used the CJ4 as a) there are no prop wash, torque or P-factor issues to complicate the evaluation and b) this aircraft has always suffered from excessive weathervane and c) I’ve done extensive crosswind flight testing in it before.
A 5knt crosswind had no appreciable effect now with the new model applied.
A 15knt crosswind had an effect from 40KIAS upwards but easily controlled with correct technique.
Not tried 25 of crosswind yet.
Landings are far smoother too - when the wheels touch they will track in the direction that intertial forces will take them, and not immediately pivot into the wind.
FINALLY!!!