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Old 4th Nov 2013, 08:10
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3 Point
 
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I teach on a Tiger Moth (with brakes!!) and many other tailwheel (skid??) types; I agree with all that has been said about flying off in the three point attitude. Very uncomfortable on most types and I don't see any real advantage except on perhaps some very unusual types with very limited prop clearance.

One may choose to keep the tail low to put some weight on the wings early on some types (soft ground but not a short runway) or to ensure better prop clearance. Or one may use a tail high technique (better view ahead less weight on the wings early in the roll to avoid premature bouncing airborne on bumps) when appropriate.

The beauty of such aeroplanes is that they require the pilot to understand all the actors involved, to think ahead and to adapt his technique to the particular circumstances of each take off (or landing).

Happy landings

3 Point

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