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Old 24th Feb 2007, 20:38
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Shaggy Sheep Driver
 
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Tks for explanation - didn't do any. Fly level, stick back......hope for the best


Not quite. Wheel it on in a level attitude (or vey slightly tail-low), then slight forward stick to 'hold' it on as the mains touch the ground (not enough to raise the tail above the fuselage-horizonatl position). As the speed bleeds off, more forward stick is required to maintain the level tail-up attitude. In the Chippy, with about 30 knts down the strip, you can come to a stop with the tail up, whereupon despite full forward stick it will gently lower the tail to the ground.

Even if you don't need to do one, they are great fun!

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