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Old 2nd Mar 2006, 22:43
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185skywagon
 
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Try landing any of the Cessna Tailwheel types without applying sufficient into wind aileron. Crossed controls are the order of the day for almost all landings except nil wind conditions.
Transition from crab to wing down is a must, and is called the combination method. If you do not roll in aileron and apply opposite rudder, you will surely start to drift.
One advantage tailwheels types do have, is that they can be held on at any speed. It is quite possible to hold them on at 100kts, although it is a bit hard on the gear. With a X-wind at the higher speeds, you would still have to hold into wind aileron and opposite rudder to maintain your line without drift.
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