I didn't mean to imply that I am "ace of pilots" but, I now have 13 hours
in the U.S. demonsrator (G-ELSA) and have flown it in 12 to 14 kts
crosswinds on asphalt and grass and have yet to feel it was getting away
---From me. I only have 220 hours total 25 of those in taildraggers. This
plane has a 914, but not having flown a 912, I can't compare if there are
any differences.
>Most definitely yes as far as I am concerned. Maybe those with well over a
>1000 hours will be happy to continue with the old wheel. To illustrate the
>point Peter Kember who has just on 1000 hours (over 200 on the Europa), test
>flew our plane with the new tailwheel and was so impressed with the
>improvement that he went straight home and fitted his new wheel.
>Dave Watts 229
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