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Old 20th May 2015, 05:02
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I can't remember the last time I wheeled it in and would probably make an ass of it if I tried.
That certainly applies to me. I was taught to three-point Chipmunks in the UK and almost all my tailwheel landings while glider towing in Canada have been three-pointers, including landings at the demonstrated cross-wind limit.

This year, I've rejoined my gliding club after an eight year absence overseas. There is now a new policy to do "low energy" tail-down wheel landings. This is in order to reduce the number of tailwheel spring failures that have been occurring, because the Scout has a tendency to touch down on the tail wheel first, when three-pointing.

I'm having a terrible time with this new technique. I must look like a beginning tail wheel pilot!
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