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Fly a taildragger: It’s a thrill

Fly a taildragger: It’s a thrill

If you’re a pilot, may I make a suggestion?“No.” “Come on.” “Okay.” Take the time to go and learn how to fly a taildragger, AKA, a tailwheel, AKA, a “conventional gear.” You’ll thank me later.Originally, all modern aircraft were configured with a tailwheel, circa 1920s and ‘30s, before the advent of the tricycle gear.The DC-3 was the mainstay of major airlines for many years.I haven’t checked all of the Valley FBOs like Mc-Creery’s, but I’m guessing there’s at least one around who’s got a taildragger for rent once you get checked out in one.In the old days, Hunt Pan Am ...

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