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.