I think it depends totally on the airplane. I try to land my Dazzler on the tail wheel first every time, 'cause it's fun to do with a plane like this. However, I only ever do 'mains first' or '3-pointers' with my Super Sports Senior. My Sport One Design pylon racer is strictly a 'mains first' affair.....comes in too hot for a 3 pointer. Same with my Ultimate Bipe......99% 'mains first' landings, with a *very* rare 3-pointer thrown in if it's windy enough. The stall characteristics don't cater well to a tail first landing