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Old 8th Feb 2016, 08:21
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Stick back in a headwind, and stick forward in a tailwind is not the main problem.

On older aircraft, even with some of the tailwheel Jodels, it is directional control that becomes an issue.

Most have a flying rudder, and the mainwheels are rather close together, so you can not count all that much on the brakes either. (Certainly when they still have the old style drum brakes.)
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