Folks - I have been flying a low wing tail dragger for my last 3 trips to the field. I would like to share my experience of take off with other beginners. I have a super sportster 40 powered by an OF 46FX.

Tail draggers can steer to one side during take off while still on the ground..

Tail draggers can tip over so be sure to hold up elevator to keep the tail down while on the ground..

Now - this is pretty much common knowledge and I knew you were supposed to release up elevator once the plane got moving but in my panic I never did! My engine was powerful enough to lift off anyway but it was all a bit hectic and at full power!

This weekend gone I realised what the trick is. DONT BE SCARED TO LET GO OF ELEVATOR once the plane is moving - it wont tip! I had visions of having to release elevator REAL slow and gentle. However I would run out of runway when trying this. Now I just smoothly and quickly release the elevator and hey presto.. the tail comes up and you get a nice smooth take off! It's great

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