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Old 26th February 2007 | 07:04
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Daysleeper
 
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One of the problems not mentioned with the DC-3 (and probably many other large tailwheel types) is the wing masks the airflow over the tail. There is no tailwheel steering on the Dak so by doing a wheeler you keep the tail up in the airflow and maintain directional control. Likewise take off getting the tail up early. At low speeds the locking tailwheel and differential power should keep you straight ish.
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