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Old 26th July 2010 | 16:12
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Chuck Ellsworth
 
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Bigglesthefrog, good morning.

I have never flown a Hornet Moth but looking at its profile I see no reason why it could not be wheel landed.

I did get to fly a Tiger Moth during my time in England and found it to be a real easy airplane to fly. ( I think it was at Rush Green. )

The wheel landing saves space when landing as it is easier to judge the touch down point than it is performing a three point landing thus avoiding the floating period when performing a full stall three point landing.

Remember I have not said there are no airplanes that can't be wheel landed.

The Pitts S2B is a bit of a challenge to wheel land due to the difficulty in seeing the runway....but it can be wheel landed.
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