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Old 01-21-2002, 07:09 PM
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The tail dragger route does take a bit longer to get on to. You use the elevator more on a tail dragger. Full up to keep the tail wheel on the ground for slow speed taxiing. 1/2 up for starting the takeoff run, thn go to neatral as the plane gains speed and then add up again for the takeoff. Simple, yes?!? Landings aren't much different except you can come in at a bit nose higher attitude.