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Old January 16th 05, 05:32 PM
G.R. Patterson III
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Cub Driver wrote:

Are three-point takeoffs recommended for many taildraggers?


The CFI who checked me out in the Maule recommended this when taking off with a
strong crosswind. I don't have the visibility problem you do in a Cub, but I
found that the Maule will usually drift sideways immediately after the wheels
leave the ground if I try a 3-point takeoff. This is uncomfortable if the mains
actually come off first or if the plane lifts and then touches down again.
Sometimes the plane will start to drift before leaving the ground when the
pressure on the wheels gets light. Because of this sort of thing, I no longer
make this sort of takeoff.

George Patterson
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.