I don't have near the time as any of you, but in a taildragger I love the
heel brakes. I think it makes breaking a tailwheel loose easier than if you
had to do it pointing your toes out! And with all the footwork I kind of
like the idea the brakes are by themselves and not on the same thing as the
rudder pedals, especially in those high stress moments!
I chose a Champ for my tailwheel training because I did not think I
would like flying from the back seat in a Cub for one. And number 2 was the
visiblity from the Champ from being in the front seat. I figured while you
are learning, seeing may actually be a pretty important thing! And since
I am a sport pilot trainee I chose a plane to fit the category, but I hope
before it's all over with to fly a Stearman and a Decathlon. I agree with
Dudley, the Decath. would be the way to go if your in the PPL situation.
I was thinking about putting the brakes on the right side in my"future"
Luscombe, just so the CFI I have checking me out in doesn't get the "pucker"
factor to much! From my understanding of the 337 it's not to hard of a
project to undertake, still looking for the JATO 337 on it though!

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech

"Deborah McFarland" wrote in message
...
I vaguely remember thinking I should be making more money as an
instructor around takeoff time :-))))
Dudley


Mine only has brakes on the left side. There is a 337 to install brakes on
the right, but frankly if you need brakes in a Luscombe, things have
already gone too far. I just use mine to show off how I can turn around on
a dime on the tarmac ;-).

Deb
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1946 Luscombe 8A (his)
1948 Luscombe 8E (hers)
1954 Cessna 195B, restoring (ours)