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Old 25th September 2002 | 22:08
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Them thar hills
 
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From: Bradford
3 pointers etc

AF
Maybe I've missed something but a couple of things are relevant
If you hold off at the right height, as you FEEL the aircraft start to sink, then pull the stick slowly back and you should aim to touch down with it on the back stop (not optional in my book)
The magic word is FEEL, don't get bogged down with technicalities !
You may land tailwheel first but only if you held off too high would it become an untidy arrival.
Tailwheel steering springs shouldn't be overlooked. Some wouldn't be out of place on an old bed, ie too soft or wrongly set up, so because the ground steering is too soft, this causes extra footwork.
Proper Scott tailwheel springs (the most common type) are only £15-£20 and are cheap maintenance with a worthwhile result.
TTH
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