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the more complex the trike, the more it costs, weighs, and the more power it requires for similar wings. [Figure 3-25] 

##  Structure 

Similar to the wing, the carriage is designed with a number of structural triangles for optimum strength and minimum weight. Each manufacturer and model have specific 

details that vary, but the carriage structure is typically a mast, keel, and front tube that form the main triangle components of the carriage structure with the wing attachment at the top of the mast. A seat frame attached to the mast and keel provides rigidity to the main components while providing structure for the pilot and passenger. [Figure 3-26] 

Landing struts attached to the rear wheels provide structure for the main landing gear, and a front fork provides the landing gear structure for the front wheel. An engine mount attaches to the mast, providing structure for the propulsion system to attach to the carriage. [Figure 3-26] 

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##  Landing Gear 

The landing gear provides support to the WSC aircraft on the ground and absorbs the shock to reduce the stresses on the pilot and the aircraft during landings. 

