Yeh, I got 100 percent too, but just because I know the conventional, and what I consider to be often wrong, wisdom. They did fine on the questions based on regulations and then stepped way out on a limb with opinions.drill_and_buck said:Looks like AOPA does not have any taildragger pilots on staff.
I was surprised to see AOPA unilaterally state....
"It's often best to use a wheel landing in crosswind conditions to prevent ground loops".
Huh????? I have never seen a Pitts use a wheel landing in a crosswind.
I disagree. I would say it depends upon the aircraft and pilot.
Me, I prefer a two point landing in crosswind conditions, tailwheel and one main, with the wing down... but then again I'm just a PA-11 & Citabria flyer working on my RV-8.
-Mike Draper
RV-8
Panel almost fully wired
drill_and_buck said:I was surprised to see AOPA unilaterally state....
"It's often best to use a wheel landing in crosswind conditions to prevent ground loops".
Huh????? I have never seen a Pitts use a wheel landing in a crosswind.
I disagree. I would say it depends upon the aircraft and pilot....
-Mike Draper
RV-8
Panel almost fully wired
That's why, when the winds are gusting, I add power as I'm bringing the tail down.TShort said:My problem with the wheelies is that there is a period of time (however short) where you may be very vulnerable to an unexpected gust while bringing the tail down.
RV8N said:Same here. I made an 80% and only missed the questions about crosswind landings. I totally disagree with their reasoning. I would prefer to have all 3 wheels on the ground and using t/w stearing, braking, and power to control it instead of trying to control everything with just rudder as the tail transitions down.
Just my opinion...
Karl
#6 was a gimme for me, as I live with it every single landing. If I were ever to become an FFI wingman, I'm convinced my callsign would be 'Tigger,' given that bouncing is what Tigger's do best!dan said: