Conventional landing gear, also known as tailwheel-type landing gear or taildragger, [1] is a type of aircraft undercarriage (landing gear) consisting of two wheeled main gears forward of the center of …

With the tailwheel-type airplane, the two main landing gear struts are attached to the airplane slightly ahead of the airplane’s center of gravity (CG), so that the plane naturally rests in a nose-high attitude …

Freshly inspected and meticulously maintained, this classic tailwheel aircraft is perfect for backcountry flying, STOL adventures, or for collectors seeking a clean, ready-to-fly […]

Flying a tailwheel aircraft requires a greater attention to detail, and that detail must be adhered to for a longer period of time, than flying a tricycle-gear aircraft.

Oct 2, 2025 · The tail wheel is off the ground, and there isn’t enough air movement over the rudder to keep the aircraft traveling in a straight line. When landing a tailwheel aircraft, it is critical to keep the …

Sep 14, 2019 · A tailwheel is a good choice for operation on unprepared surfaces with aircraft that have low wing loading and need to be as light as possible. Two main wheels and a small tail wheel weigh …

This operation may seem simple but for the nosewheel pilot this is the opposite because the tailwheel aircraft has its center of gravity ahead of the main landing gear and so it requires the pilot to take …

Sep 19, 2023 · Featuring two wheels in front of the plane’s center of gravity and a smaller tailwheel supporting the rear, “taildragger” aircraft are known for requiring a separate set of skills, particularly …

The tailwheel endorsement isn’t a separate pilot certificate, but rather an additional authorization added to your existing pilot’s logbook. 1 It signifies that you’ve received specific training and demonstrated …

Basically, a tailwheel aircraft has the center of gravity behind the main landing gear, while a nose-wheel has the center of gravity in front of the main wheels.