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Old 16th Apr 2013, 21:10
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Shaggy Sheep Driver
 
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That's what I always did in the Chipmunk. And every other aeroplane I flew.

Wheeler landing similar except a 'slighter' flare so she wheels-on gently with no bounce, tail high, followed by firm positive forward stick to 'pin it on'. Followed by progressively more forward stick to hold the fuselage level as the speed decays (you need good feet as you slow!), until one runs out of elevator and the tailwheel lands of its own accord (unless you've got about 30 knots down the strip in which case the tail will stay up 'till you've stopped).

Yes, I know you can 'land' the tailwheel earlier than that, but that's not as much fun!

A good test of your 'feet' is high speed tail-up taxying. Great fun!
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