I almost mentioned skids but I thought, "that's REALLY old school". Got me!

Cub Driver wrote:
On Mon, 09 May 2005 03:21:39 GMT, Maule Driver
wrote:


There is no justifiable reason to equip any aircraft with a tailwheel -
and no practical reason for owning one.


It's true; you don't need the tailwheel, since a skid will do almost
as well.

(And with a skid, you really don't need brakes up front.)



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