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13 Reasons You Should Learn To Fly A Tailwheel
1) You learn how to use the right rudder Left-turning tendencies are amplified in tailwheels. As you start rolling down the runway, p-factor is trying to turn you off the pavement and into the grass. And when you bring your tail up, gyroscopic precession does the same. Oh yeah, torque and spiraling slipstream are still doing their thing as well. But once you get the hang of it, that rudder pedal becomes second nature... (www.boldmethod.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
That little piece of yarn down the middle of a Blanik Super 23 glider windscreen will do a pretty good job of reminding you of dead feet as well. I thought I knew how to use a rudder from my taildragger experience, till I flew a high performance glider. Completely agree with this article too. Taildragger experience opens up a whole new world.