ORIGINAL: Ilikebipes
I think some people are just more anal to the original design. (Wait! I think I just called myself anal! [

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It's personal opinion. But mine counts the most!!
Brian
But wasn't the gear location optional on these aircraft? I did not realize there was a stock configuration. I am not a historian on this admittidly so I am probably wrong. I know many prefer the way the trike configuration handles on the ground.