Tricycle versus tail dragger

[SkySteve]

Putting the 3rd wheel in the tail vs. the front creates an overwhelming urge for some to buy a go-pro and make a YouTube channel. They film some of it in slo-mo so us tricycle guys can process what’s happening.

And some of us nosewheel guys also make our own videos and put them on Youtube so the tailwheel guys can see places they should be able to land. See my Youtube Channel. (Link in my signature)

[HighWing]

My take is that it depends on what you get used to. Only about a dozen of my 1300 hours are in nose gear - I learned in a C-170B and it would require some real concentration to go tri gear at this point for me but doable - I almost always three point. Kitfox? I like the tailwheel look.

[Dorsal]

-In my opinion- if you plan to put big wheels or skis on then you need to go tail dragger. If not then it is personal preference mostly based on appearance (of the plane and the pilot). Personally I like the look of the TD but when I'm flying I can't see it when I am taxiing for a mile or so at a bigger airport I'm happy to be in a tri-gear. For me, tri-gear also made it easier to let my sons (not pilots) take-off and land the plane. Go with what makes you happy and, thanks to the cool design of the KitFox, if you don't like it you can switch.

[GMKman]

And some of us nosewheel guys also make our own videos and put them on Youtube so the tailwheel guys can see places they should be able to land. See my Youtube Channel. (Link in my signature)

Nice videos Steve! I need to fly up to your area and explore some of those great Utah strips. Utah is one of my top states to move to when I can’t take the heat here anymore. Although it was a mild 110 degrees yesterday here. Landing on unimproved dirt areas (unless it’s a dry lake) around here isn’t advisable unless you like fixing flat tires.

[SkySteve]

You're right, Brad. I've been to Tucson ... it's REALLY hot and dry! Remember though, it does get cold here in the winter.