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Old 23rd August 2006 | 23:59
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djpil
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Originally Posted by archangel7
Why are most aerobatics aircraft a tailwheel?
T/W aircraft have less drag and less weight so better performance for aerobatics. The bigger rudder required for a T/W aircraft just happens to go along with aerobatic capability. Aerobatic aircraft are sporty so less incentive to make them easier to fly by having a nose-wheel.
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