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Old 02-01-2010 | 08:12 PM
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Default RE: Taildragger Landing Technique

Also remember that when taxiing a tail dragger, hold full "up" elevator. This applies downward force on the tail wheel giving it traction. I just hold full "up" all of the time on the ground until my takeoff roll, then I slowly reduce elevator as needed through the roll out.
With the WW1 aircraft, we have to add "down" elevator with a blip of throttle to get them to turn. I just love the little quirks of the tailwheel. I do not even fly trikes anymore.
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