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Old October 31st 06, 05:31 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default lead tail ballast


"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
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possible
with a metal rim!


Is it important to keep the tail wheel balanced?

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"Transponders in Sailplanes" on the Soaring Safety Foundation website
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"A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org


I suppose that depends on how big and/or how out of balance the tailwheel
is. When I owned a Stemme, I found that it made a difference. But there are
some that think I fuss needlessly over such minutia (g).

bumper