Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
Zero experience and zero knowledge from me, but I’ve always wondered why the (apparent) preference is for grass strips. Same with the Temora Spitfires.
My guess is that it’s less stress on something, but I would have thought there are more ‘unknowns’ landing on grass rather than tarmac.
Tailwheel aircraft are directional unstable on the ground and easier to keep straight if the main wheels don’t grip with sideways drift. The grass lets the wheels move without gripping.