ORIGINAL: ForeverHero
So here’s my question… do all tail-draggers exhibit the tendency to bounce on landings? And if so, what is the best way for a beginner to compensate for this problem….
Yes there is something that can be done. Practice landings. It's just that simple. Yes, some planes will have more of a tendency to bounce than others will, but even those can be landed smoothly by a good pilot. I've watched pilots that could do the most incredible things in the air with an airplane that couldn't make a decent landing to save their life. To me, the landing is one of the most impressive looking maneuvers when it's done correctly. If you don't want to bounce on landings then you need to practice landing, and practice in all types of weather. Go up and do nothing but touch and goes for entire tanks of fuel. Before long you'll find yourself making the most beautiful landings that you've ever seen.
Hope this helps
Ken