Some tips to prevent a groundloop in a tailwheel aeroplane......
Rule 1 - Keep the bloody aircraft straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look at the far end of the runway, and keep the aeroplane tracking straight - If it starts to swing 1mm either way, correct it immediately and then get ready for the next swing.
Ensure you reduce the swing correction before the aircraft starts to swing the other way..
Have high standards - dont accept anything but the best from your feet...
Be relaxed on the controls - tense pilots do not have a feel for the aeroplane.
Remember, nosewheel pilots - the rudder pedals are not just for resting your feet on!
Believe me, it ain't difficult, I have flown 50+ tailwheel types of all sizes and none of them have been a handful on T/O and landing, even with a bloody great big engine up front. Just keep the aircraft straight using whatever controls you need (Rudder, brakes and aileron if required), and dont give up 'til you are having a beer in the bar!
If the aeroplane has a lockable tailwheel, dont forget to lock it before take off and landing.
If you let ANY aircraft fly YOU, instead of YOU flying IT, IT will embarrass YOU in a big way..
P.S. You cant learn it from a book.. Get good instruction, and learn from your (inevitable) mistakes...
And have fun, 'cos thats what we do it for..
