On Jul 7, 9:05*am, "Maxwell" luv2^fly99@cox.^net wrote:
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Other than the 'holier than thou' aspects of taildraggers and their
pilots, what are their real advantages? Has it to do with prop
clearance on unimproved fields, or fatter mains being better in that
same environment? Does anyone know if, with the same level of
experience pilots, they have a better or worse accident record when
compared to airplanes of the same general size that have the tailwheel
under the engine?

Less weight and drag would be another plus.

The lesson is, on landing the yoke belongs full aft until it can't
keep the nose wheel off, and on takeoff ditto liftoff, then fly in
ground effect, bring up the flaps a bit, and climb when the airspeed
says it's prudent.

Then clean off the underside of the wings and cowling when you get
home. Got it!

Thanks all. For now I'll stick to hard surfaces as much as I can.