In article .com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

Piper may have changed their ways. As I recall the leading edge of the
J-3 stabalizer was a solid steal tube, perfect for pushing on (which is
not unusual when pulling taildraggers since you can't steer if you push
from the front of the aircraft). It also had a handle right under it to
help you.

The propper method is to pick the tail up by the handle and push/pull
the aircraft. No one should push on the vertical or horizontal
stabilizer to manuever the aircraft on the ground.