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Old 11-11-2004 | 10:44 AM
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Rodney
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Default RE: Tailwheel Question ??

If you are flying off grass, use a tail skid instead of a wheel. works just as well and a lot simpler and cheaper. On a hard surface, use a steerable tailwheel. With a skid, you learn to use the elevator as well as the rudder on taxi. Just a slight bit of down elevator on the turns to get the tail skid barely off the ground and a quick blast of throttle will let you turn on a dime.