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Old 05-19-2003 | 10:22 AM
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Default Tail-dragger Landing

Theres no difference in the approach, the touchdown, however, is where the fun is.
One way to land, the 3 point landing, is followed by "bleeding" off as much airspeed as possible by holding the plane parallel to the field, inches off the runway, untill the elevator becomes nearly ineffective and the planes settles in for a near full stall landing.
The coolest looking is a wheel landing or landing on the mains only and allowing the tail to continue flying untill the airspeed drops. This will take some practice and youll learn to use the rudder to align with the runway and ailerons to keep the wings level. Some down elevator applied in a timely mannor at touchdown will keep the mains in contact with the ground and the tail flying.
Hope this is of some help to you. Good luck and be patient.