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Old 20th May 2015, 09:00
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Shaggy Sheep Driver
 
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I was first taught 3-pointers and later taught myself wheel landings. The Chippy is happy either way, though 3-point was my default. Citabria liked 3-point better than wheel probably because of it soft sprung gear. Cub OK either way.

I generally reserved wheel landings for strong wind days with consequent low ground speed on landing so the faster touch down wasn't a problem on short strips. And you could come to a stop with the tail still up, which was fun!
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