the front takes 80% the damage rear 20% as it is much lower to the ground. i've operated
from a mexican dirt/sand strip for years and the front eats it more. try taxing and never stopping using the rear engine to accelerate and bring in the front at 50kts with the nose
elevated and the damage will be minimal. also use the prop protection tape ( if you can get
a hold of helicopter tape use it as it's far superior).
rick
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