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Re: Tailwheel Alternative?

Subject: Re: Tailwheel Alternative?
From: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 1997 20:11:32
>>To keep the turning circle the same with a longer wheelbase,
don't you have to increase the angle the tailwheel turns through?  Doesn't
this then result in the same ground steering sensitivity at the pedal?  Or
is
the turn circle increased (hard to manuever in tight places)?  Have I
misunderstood the geometry involved?  Is there another factor at work that
I
haven't considered?<<

Yes, the springs, which allow you to feed in rudder while the wheel stays
relatively straight. Gives aerodynamic control on the ground, which at
present you don't have.
Graham


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