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Old 10th Jul 2012, 07:41
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"Also, jet taildraggers burned holes in runways so quickly went out of fashion. "

Another problem with jets was no prop wash over the elevator to raise the tail before rotation. ME262 test pilots has to stamp the brakes to induce a nose down to get the tail up.

Nose wheels have better view taxiing

Tail daggers have a smaller turning circle. Good for agricultural aircraft. It's all horses for courses.
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