Originally Posted by
JohnBurke
Do I?
30+ years in a very limited range of J-3's through DC-3's, Beech 18's, pawnees, air tractors, thrush's, ag trucks, super cubs, Cessna 180's and 185's, Dromaders, etc.
Perhaps you can straighten me out on the whole tailwheel thing. Go on.
It's only been a few weeks since my last conventional gear landing, so probably a lot has been forgotten. I'd really love to hear about your expert instruction on the subject.
I've never seen a conventional gear airplane with brakes for a flight control, either. Have you?
So you’ve never used differential braking during a high crosswind wheel landing (airplanes flying, needed for directional control, that’s a flight control)... I find your assertion of DC-3 time suspect.
Next time I take my 180 into the Idaho back country I’ll make sure I use only flight controls getting in and out of some fishing and camping spots. Really put that pponk gear to the test.