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Old 12-30-2005 | 08:10 AM
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Default RE: how much harder would it be

The biggest difference is the takeoff, with a tri most just go to full power and zoom down the runway.

With a Taildragger you have to apply the throttle slowly and build up you speed. Why? Thr torque from the engine will induce a ground loop, you have to have a decent speed built up before the rudder can hold the plane in place and taxi strait. Landings are easy with a dragger.