Husky vs J3

[BDS[_2_]]

I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C. I have quite a
bit of complex experience but it is all in tricycle gear aircraft - the J3
is the only taildragger I've flown to date. Anyone out there with Husky
time want to comment on what to expect?

[Robert M. Gary]

On Jul 17, 10:43*am, "BDS" > wrote:
> I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C. *I have quite a
> bit of complex experience but it is all in tricycle gear aircraft - the J3
> is the only taildragger I've flown to date. *Anyone out there with Husky
> time want to comment on what to expect?

If you fly the J-3 you can fly any single engine taildragger.

-Robert, CFII

[john smith]

In article >,
"BDS" > wrote:

> I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C. I have quite a
> bit of complex experience but it is all in tricycle gear aircraft - the J3
> is the only taildragger I've flown to date. Anyone out there with Husky
> time want to comment on what to expect?

Heavier, more inertia to overcome.
The shovels on the ailerons reduce the roll stick forces at cruise.
Watch out for the flap hinges when walking under the wings. There is a
reason they have red/white stripes painted on them. Watch out for the
shovels, also. The do make excellent beer holders at the end of the day.

[GillesK]

John Smith wrote:
>> In article >,
>>I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C.

> Watch out for the shovels, also. They do make excellent beer holders at the end of the day.

I don't think there are shovels on the A1-C. There are shovels on the
A1-B, though.

[Mike[_22_]]

"Robert M. Gary" > wrote in message
...
> On Jul 17, 10:43 am, "BDS" > wrote:
> > I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C. I have quite a
> > bit of complex experience but it is all in tricycle gear aircraft - the
> > J3
> > is the only taildragger I've flown to date. Anyone out there with Husky
> > time want to comment on what to expect?
>
> If you fly the J-3 you can fly any single engine taildragger.
>
> -Robert, CFII

Does that include this one?
http://www.warbirdalley.com/images/AN2-Colt-1.jpg

How about this one?
http://www.cebudanderson.com/images/jackoldcrowbnew01.jpg

This one too?
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/uv-20-porter.jpg

And naturally this one, right?
http://tanks45.tripod.com/Jets45/Histories/Supermarine-Attacker/Attacker_9.jpg

I couldn't resist.

[john smith]

In article >,
GillesK > wrote:

> John Smith wrote:
> >> In article >,
> >>I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C.
>
> > Watch out for the shovels, also. They do make excellent beer holders at the
> > end of the day.
>
> I don't think there are shovels on the A1-C. There are shovels on the
> A1-B, though.

You are correct. That is one of the improvements with the -C.

[GillesK]

John Smith wrote:
They do make excellent beer holders at the
>>>end of the day.
>
> You are correct. That is one of the improvements with the -C.

Some people will dispute that ridding a plane of its beer holders is an
improvement ;-)

[Ol Shy & Bashful]

On Jul 17, 12:43*pm, "BDS" > wrote:
> I am going to be transitioning from a J3 to a Husky A1-C. *I have quite a
> bit of complex experience but it is all in tricycle gear aircraft - the J3
> is the only taildragger I've flown to date. *Anyone out there with Husky
> time want to comment on what to expect?

With the weird happenings on the NG...
Hmmmm The major difference in the two is power available. The weak
pilot relies on power to adjust for poor pilot performance.
Keep your feet alive and you should have no problems. As discussed,
the pitch attitude of the aircraft will determine your final
disposition. Also known as, is your nose wheel off or the tailwheel
off? Balancing on the main gear...Geeeezz what a new idea?
Stay off the friggin brakes and keep your feet active. The difference
in the two is not that great except for power available.
Ol S&B with thousands of hours doing fun stuff