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Old December 13th 12, 10:23 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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On Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:50:18 PM UTC-5, firsys wrote:
HP 14, fully castering tailwheel for easy ground handling,
offset CG towhook, dropped a wing on the roll; it instantly groundlooped
broke the rope, and nearly smashed a parked glider.

Maybe a worst case but a lesson in what can happen.

JMF


Hi John - Hope you are well !
HP14s are supposed to have springs for tailwheel steering, no ?
IIRC I had an exciting take-off some decades ago when I didn't
replace the busted springs... Fixed prior next flight !
Have a great Holiday season,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"
 




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