Proper rudder control is crucial for preventing ground loops in tailwheel airplanes; continuously and gently using the rudder pedals ("wiggling your feet") is key to maintaining directional control on ...
Taildraggers remain a popular configuration for small aircraft, but they come with a significant risk during ground handling: ground loops. If the tail gets too far off course, it can swing around ...
Taildraggers offer superior off-airport capabilities and robustness in challenging terrain compared to tricycle gear, but come with significantly higher insurance costs due to a higher incident rate ...
Yesterday afternoon a Piper PA 22 Tri-Pacer with two passengers suffered a ground loop while making a northerly approach landing in high crosswinds. The 1954 registered aircraft, registration N3671A, ...