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Old 24th May 2023 | 17:57
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oicur12.again
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There are several documents out there worth reading, the main ones being:

“Preventing Tail Strikes at Takeoff” by Airbus

“Tail Strike Avoidance” by Boeing

“Tail Strikes: Prevention” by the Chief Pilot of Boeings Flight Ops Safety Department



Between Airbus and Boeing the causes of tail strikes include:

Early Rotation

Incorrect Rotation Technique

Incorrect configuration

Incorrect CG calculation or stab setting

Oleo under inflation

Improper use of flight director

Mis handling during gusty winds and crosswinds



No where is it suggested that tail wind is a contributor.

The most significant is gusty wind, wind shear and crosswind.

A headwind gust can contribute to a tail strike in the same way that a tail wind gust can.






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