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Old 17th Oct 2007, 12:52
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Another advantage with tail wheel cofig is reduced weight. ie 2 maingears & 1 tiny light weight wheel at the back.

Even more significant on retractable gear types as the tailwheel does not produce a great deal of drag therefore does not need a retracting mechanism.
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