Or would I be correct in thinking that the Tension Spring is more apt to keep the plane from ground looping.
Tail wheel springs Tension or Compression
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n3437d
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Tail wheel springs Tension or Compression
I'll open a discussion on the virtues of maintaing the standard "Tension" type springs or switching to a "Compression" type of spring. Could one make the switch legally? What are the pros and cons. According to the spec sheet, the compression springs keep the rudder neutral and more important, there is no continuous tension and therefore minimal wear.
Or would I be correct in thinking that the Tension Spring is more apt to keep the plane from ground looping.
Or would I be correct in thinking that the Tension Spring is more apt to keep the plane from ground looping.
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GAHorn
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See the topic "Tailwheel steering- better turning to the right" in the Hangar, which already discusses this issue. The rudder cable return springs and the rudder trim tab is what keeps the rudder "nuetral"...not the tailwheel chain springs. (Inflight, the chain springs only keep the tailwheel positioned....IF the tailwheel is within it's detents.)
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