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Old 17th Aug 2008, 08:36
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Them thar hills
 
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I'd have a good look at the tailwheel assembly/steering springs/linkage. Are you sure the tailwheel isn't just free-castering because the mechanism is stuck, (usually through lack of lubrication) and the steering springs are effectively not coupled to the wheel. ?
I've seen 2 like this recently.
Having said that, a landing isn't complete until the aircraft has stopped, so don't let up on your directional control just 'cos the aircraft is down !
As always , make small corrections early, not large ones late.
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