As usual I was back out practicing tail up taxi tonight but the conditions were far from ideal. the wind was out of the north east at about 7-8mph I was on my 4th run headed downwind with the wind comming from my back left when it happend. As I set the tail back on the ground I suddenly felt as if I had no rudder authority anymore, the plane slowly started to turn left as the tail began to weathervane, I pushed full right rudderin an atempt to stop the turn but to no avail. all I could do was hang on for the ride. the plane abruptly swung 90deg to the left before I could get it stopped. I then taxied back to the hanger and inspected my tailwheel assembly finding no damage I returned to the field and continued to practice.
happy flying
Chris
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never run out of altitude airspeed and ideas at the same time
3 things that dont matter altitude above you runway behind you and the gas back at the hanger
takeoff is optional landing is mandatory
Fly only in the middle of the air, the edges are identified by buildings trees and houses, and it is much more difficult to fly there.
It is better to be on the ground wishing you were flying then flying and wishing you were on the ground!
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Subject: My first ground loop 
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:36 am
