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Old June 21st 08, 03:40 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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In article ,
Larry Dighera wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:49:52 -0400, Cubdriver usenet AT danford DOT
net wrote in :

The additional friction seems to rule out the possibility
of a ground loop,


You believe that rubber tires have more traction in turf than they do
on asphalt?


The main gear, with less traction has a reduced tendency to create a
groundloop, while the tailwheel has extra drag, which stabilizes the
landing.

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