But, apart from their undoubted vintage charm, why would anyone really prefer to fly a tailwheel aeroplane?
In the wretched UK weather, a nosewheel aeroplane is far more practical. Regrettably many people don't learn to land such forgiving aeroplanes properly, so there is a mental image in the mind of some that any 'spamcan' driver merely hurls his aeroplane at the ground 10-15 knots too fast, forces it onto the runway nosewheel first and then stands on the brakes....
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Whereas a tailwheel aeroplane pilot, of course, always 3-points his aeroplane neatly and perfectly, shuts off the engine then takes off his leather helmet and goggles, wipes the castor oil from his face with his silk scarf and bows to his admiring audience.....well, you do, don't you?
