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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

2nd Jul 2018, 17:05

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L-12A Electra accident in Belgium

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Posted By Pilot DAR

I cannot speak for the Lockheed Electra, I have...

I cannot speak for the Lockheed Electra, I have not flown one. The DC-3 has a locking tailwheel, as it is otherwise free castoring, so of no use for steering, the rudder (and perhaps brakes and...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

2nd Jul 2018, 13:05

Replies: 10

L-12A Electra accident in Belgium

Views: 4,412

Posted By Pilot DAR

Presuming the throttles were both closed, there...

Presuming the throttles were both closed, there would be little P factor, nor gyroscopic effect. Those are factors during takeoff. Any wind seemed pretty small, as the aircraft did not appear to be...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

2nd Jul 2018, 11:52

Replies: 10

L-12A Electra accident in Belgium

Views: 4,412

Posted By Pilot DAR

At 1:41 in the video, the rudders can be seen...

At 1:41 in the video, the rudders can be seen moving well to the left, and remaining in that position as the aircraft changed heading. It is common for taildragger pilots to apply swift and large...

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