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Old 11th August 2016 | 15:49
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abgd
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If one-upmanship is the name of the game, I think my aircraft was nicer with a skid at the back. A necessity on concrete though.

Seriously, it doesn't really matter. And there's a lot to be said for not having an aircraft that's itching to bite you if you put a foot wrong. I like the aerodynamic and weight benefits of doing without the nosewheel but it's just a design tradeoff against more challenging handling on the ground. People would still fly Pittses if they were made easy to land.

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