Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:10 pm
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MichaelP wrote:http://www.mpaviation.com/tailw.htm
Thankyou Michael P, that was a very interesting and useful read!
MichaelP wrote:http://www.mpaviation.com/tailw.htm
Miscellaneous wrote:@Hazel C I was just wondering the other day if you've had a go on tarmac yet?
Hazel C wrote:Miscellaneous wrote:@Hazel C I was just wondering the other day if you've had a go on tarmac yet?
Not yet Misc, but have asked my FI to have some tarmac practice; Cranners or Duxford.... I have heard that landing taildraggers on tarmac is more difficult....
T6Harvard wrote:I am a very low hours student so it is really helpful to have a concise write up of the basics, and I like your humorous style!
Trottle Control - If he attempts to add a lot of power in a short time by turning the fine tune vernier, then he will probably still be sitting there turning the knob as they come to cart away what used to be the airplane.
. .. the wheels may sometimes be loosened by alternate rapid applications of rudder on each side. However, this is a very delicate manoeuvre, to be accomplished with the finesse of mating porcupines..
Iceman wrote:@Hazel C, I haven’t read the previous n pages prior to my recent posts. Has anyone pointed you in the direction of a decent text on the subject ?
The Compleat (sic) Taildragger Pilot by Harvey S, Plourde is a bit of a bible, and may help your understanding no end as it is well written and easy to understand.
Iceman