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Old 05-24-2003 | 06:01 PM
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tdwise
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Default The Low wing

FlyFalcon's correct saying that low wing AC aren't as self-correcting as a high wing AC. It's just something you'll get used to and will be readily noticeable on your first flights. My 2nd plane was a mid wing (Sig MidStar) which I also built as a taildragger. I noticed right off the bat that you have to fly it out of the turn as well as it tended to float longer on ground effect while landing. The other thing I appreciated was, being a taildragger - it taught me (as well as introduced me) to the use and respect of the rudder. Yes, a low wing taildragger will tend to turn left during throttle up and learning to counter it with rudder made it all the more rewarding when I finally mastered it. "IF" you go with a low wing and taildragger, be sure that the main landing gear (wheels) are toed in slightly. If they are equal or toed out, take-off's will be difficult and squirrely.

Ted