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Old 14th March 2005 | 09:32
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Genghis the Engineer
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Perhaps your perception of a ground loop is slightly different to mine, I've had several - as have most taildragger pilots, and have yet to see an aeroplane damaged by one.

All it is is a loss of directional control on the ground, usually the tailwheel / skid unlocks, and you spin around on the mains to point in a somewhat unwanted direction. Disconcerting, and very embarrassing - but so long as you keep the wings level and the tailwheel was able to unlock (which most taildraggers will do quite happily - they're designed to) there should be no damage to the aircraft - you swear loudly, taxi back onto the required heading, and get ribbed about it in the bar afterwards.

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