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Old 21st May 2015, 13:21
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On prepared runways, my Maule seems happy to do either, or both...

On rivers and lakes, tail-up is (allegedly) better than 3-point. Ditto for forward visibility to negotiate rocks, logs, badger setts and cow pats.

In the Alps, some folks park the back wheel first - which may be another way of saying that a D140's main gear is a tad short.

And then, some go to the other extreme:
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