Types of landing gear set ups

• A. Conventional & Tri-cycle
• B. Fixed & Retractable
• C. Mono & Dual
• D. Nose wheel only

Answer: (A)

Landing gear setups are about how the wheels are arranged on the aircraft. There are two main configurations: conventional gear, also known as a taildragger, where the main wheels are under the fuselage with a tailwheel at the back; and tricycle gear, which uses a nose wheel in front of the main wheels. The taildragger can be more challenging to handle on the ground and prop clearance is a factor, while the tricycle arrangement provides a level attitude on the ground and easier taxiing, takeoffs, and landings, especially for beginners.

The other options describe other aspects—whether the gear retracts or remains fixed, or use terms that aren’t standard primary layouts—which is why they don’t represent the main types of landing gear setups. So, the two primary types are conventional and tri-cycle.