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Old 08-28-2004 | 07:13 PM
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Default RE: Alpha Taildragger Conversion

You'll have fun with it once you are done. Flatening the wing has added a lot to the manuverability of the model. Getting used to the taildragger configuration was pretty elemental, once I got the landing gear forward enough. Quick advise, just make the back of the wheels even to or just slightly to the rear of the leading edge. I had mounted them too far back, and had to move them. You just had to be very careful or it would nose over. Turning became easier when I drilled a new pushrod hole about half way it to the axle pivot from the original hole. Landings are a piece of cake, usually I can set it down on all 3 at once, just for grins, try to keep the tailwheel from touching the ground for as long as you can. I add throttle to keep the tail up.. It's fun, I just ordered the Tiger 60.....