>

> You forgot function #4.  Adequately filled with fluid and nitrogen,
> the strut also provides shimmy damping.

Thanks Scott. That didn't hurt a bit.
I guess when I make that run to the auto parts store, I better get
two pieces of radiator hose and four hose clamps so I can construct
a shimmy damper as well as a nose support :-)

> There is a risk when flying with a problem - especially where
> the consequences are not well understood.  Ahh, what's ridicule?
> Remember "Sticks and stones (and squawks) may break my bones
> but names will never hurt me."


Indeed. I'll take the LML ridicule over sliding down the runway on my
nose any day.