Non-coupled landing gear apparatus and methods of use

A method of using a non-coupled landing gear for an aircraft, the method comprising:

• disposing at least a nose gear forward of a neutral point of an aircraft by a first distance, wherein the at least a nose gear comprises an adjustable length between a first length and a second length, wherein a downward displacement of the at least a nose gear, with respect to the aircraft, increases a first angle of attack of the aircraft during takeoff;
• disposing at least a main gear aft of the neutral point of the aircraft by a second distance, wherein the at least a main gear comprises a fixed third length, wherein movement of the at least a nose gear is independent of a position of the at least a main gear which remains at the fixed third length and wherein:
• the at least a nose gear at the first length and the at least a main gear at the fixed third length provide the aircraft with a positive angle of attack, with respect to a ground;
• the at least a nose gear at the second length and the at least a main gear at the fixed third length provide the aircraft with a negative angle of attack, with respect to the ground;
• the at least a nose gear and the at least a main gear are not mechanically communicative with one another;
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• in a raised position, the at least a nose gear is located within a housing, the housing located inside an outer mold line of the aircraft;
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• determining, using the at least a nose gear, an angle of attack for the aircraft during takeoff and landing.