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    Default Tundra Lite tailwheel

    Anyone have any experience or know of anyone that does have experience with these tailwheels??

    http://www.tundratailwheel.com/
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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    A non-steerable, castering tailwheel would not be my first choice for our short coupled aircraft.

    Possibly the locking design, but IMO, the Matco design is a better fit.
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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    i use a locking tailwheel, not that brand, i love it

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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    Tomec
    Please elaborate! I have read many positive reasons for using a locking tailwheel. Can you provide your experience?
    Who is the manufacturer of your tailwheel?
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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    line up for takeof lock tw go, leave locked land ,slow down 10 -15 unlock use brake and rudder to steer. NO groundloop tendencys at all. i made it myself.

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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    Don't hold us in suspense. Please post the details/pictures of your tailwheel. Are you possibly going to produce it for sale?
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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    Jeff, we've heard good things about Jim's tailwheel. As I understand the pilot can dial in more or less built in tension like we do in our nosewheel aircraft.
    Along with the locking ability that adjustable pre-tension really sounds appealing.


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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    pic of my tw, go to ,Another Tailwheel Discussion,post #44. had no plans to produce but if i got enif intrest maybe

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    Default Re: Tundra Lite tailwheel

    Quote Originally Posted by DesertFox4 View Post
    Jeff, we've heard good things about Jim's tailwheel. As I understand the pilot can dial in more or less built in tension like we do in our nosewheel aircraft.
    Along with the locking ability that adjustable pre-tension really sounds appealing.
    adjustable pre-tension, waste of time &money

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