Hi,

Getting the Wallis in the air was a real challenge so I converted it to tail dragger. Some may not like the looks but it sure improved the ability to takeoff. Before I had to restrain it with a string and give left rudder to release it at full throttle. Now you know what that does with the prop that close to the rudder and if you didn't have a perfectly smooth runway and straight into the wind it would roll over.

I made 6 very successful flights today off from grass with no restraining string. It takes off like a gyro should. It may look funny but it handles much better on the ground.

Phil

Phil,
Looks good to me... I like tail draggers.. Congrats on your flights.

Jim

Congrats, Phil, on the cool-looking conversion !!! Definately has character !!! Wallis himself would be impressed. I wonder if he ever made a taildragger version ?? Have fun flying your new creation !! Charlie Anderson