Tamed by the Tailwheel

The Maule doesn't like it from what I can see. My technique in all
conditions, especially on a rough surface, is to hold the TW on until it
can be lifted. Then lift it positively to 'level', then rotate when
flying speed is reached or wait until it hops, then lift off on the 2nd hop.

I see the Cub guys just pick the TW up a little bit and lift off from
there. The Maule will start hopping and bucking if you try that on a
rough surface. If I remember correctly, it will even bounce between the
TW and mains.

Cub Driver wrote:
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:02:18 GMT, Maule Driver
wrote:


What do I mean
by squirrelly? On grass, it hops when rolling on the mains.


Gosh, the Cub does that! Every once in a while, in fact, a bit of
gasoline will splash on the windscreen. I minimize it by keeping the
tail low.

When I flew the Husky at Andover NJ, Damian Delgaizo insisted that I
fly it off the ground three-point, but I hate to do that with the Cub.
The engine is 65 hp, and I can't see over the nose!

Are three-point takeoffs recommended for many taildraggers?



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