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Old May 9th 05, 09:07 PM
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On 9 May 2005 11:51:01 -0700, "houstondan"
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like with a tw is the ability to easily spin it around one wheel. seems
that with a skid, you'd have to goose it enough to get the weight off
the tail before getting it to turn that way.


Yes, I believe that's exactly what you did: stick forward, blast of
propwash across the elevator, rudder in the direction you want to
turn.


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