Had another flame out while pulling to hover at 10-15ft,luckily just the gear block came out and a little damage to bottom of cowl,all fixed & stronger than before. Are there any after market tail wheel assemblys that hold up to harrier landings & tail drags? I have a Sullivan & it cannot take it, I'm tired of trying to make it work,had to re-solder the rod,strengthened up the springs but its still too flexible,it bends on a normal landing,it will not take the harrier stuff. I might try the Showtimes tail wheel, it looks sturdy enough.
Got out yesterday,God what a beautiful day,almost no wind at all,sunny & 65. I got the "Do" torque rolling at 15 ft up and let it drop some,last year I never even thought of a tail touch, but now....After 2 flame outs on 2 different planes, I definately see the advantage to hovering low,shorter distance to fall,less damage, & it is more impressive looking. I didnt do any harrier landings but dragged the tail wheel several times,& then pulled to hover,fun,fun fun. My rolling harriers keep getting better but for now I dont see getting low. I needed a day like yesterday,I got my confidence back, all that happened lately was forgotten and I am improving. The Do is inexpensive and a good plane for beginning to advanced 3-D. A Pattern or IMAC flyer would rather stomp on one but you can "fake" some of that too!