ORIGINAL: ululi1970
I got a Sullivan tailwheel for a Sig Somethin Extra I am getting ready to maiden. I replaced the stock tailwheel with the Sullivan one. It came with two tillers, one stiffer than the other. Our club has a grass runway, which we keep pretty short. Which tiller should I use?
Thank you
Alberto
Alberto,
There is a reason for the supplier to provide two tillers.
I think the reason is that a softer one can act more as a shock absorber on rough terrain.
The grass being cut short does not change the roughness of the ground.
If the ground is also rolled with a heavy roller then it is smoother.
If the ground is rolled and smooth I think either tiller would be fine.
If the ground is rough I would use the softer tiller.
Another consideration is the weight on the tail wheel. If there is much weight then the stiffer tiller might be preferable.
Just some thinking.
Zor