User blog comment:Starfleet Academy/Intrepid class: project landing-gear/@comment-188.2.37.204-20120706165232/@comment-3441771-20120709060604

Oh yes, I couldn't be bothered going into this in the blog but since you mention it; there is a landing mode for the Intrepid class that is called "Planet Fall" (if memory serves me correctly). This does transfer all weight to the struts. Your point about the center of gravity is a good one, but since I guess that the engineering section of the ship is heavier than the accommodation section, I decided to gloss over that too. Well, all I can say is great minds think alike eh? :D