Steve Brown
Well Known Member
I've read many of the tri verses tail wheel wars. Very entertaining, but not necessarily helpful
According to tail dragger pilots its no big deal, but according to insurance companies that's not quite true.
What I am wondering is how difficult the transition is for someone who has flown a bit already in a tri-gear. I'm guessing if you start off in a tail dragger its not a huge deal, or if you transition early.
I've got about 1200-1300 hours, which is not a huge number, but enough to form some pretty firm habits that might be hard to break - before breaking the airplane.
Anyone have this experience that can share how it was? That is, spend a decent amount of time forming habits in a tri gear, then make the move to tail wheel.
According to tail dragger pilots its no big deal, but according to insurance companies that's not quite true.
What I am wondering is how difficult the transition is for someone who has flown a bit already in a tri-gear. I'm guessing if you start off in a tail dragger its not a huge deal, or if you transition early.
I've got about 1200-1300 hours, which is not a huge number, but enough to form some pretty firm habits that might be hard to break - before breaking the airplane.
Anyone have this experience that can share how it was? That is, spend a decent amount of time forming habits in a tri gear, then make the move to tail wheel.