Aviation YouTuber Trent Palmer says far too many tailwheel airplanes get wrecked in ground loops because new pilots don’t have the basic rudder and brake feel to keep them rolling straight on the runway. He’s designed a tailwheel ground simulator to help impart that essential skill without risking expensive hardware.
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Key Takeaways:
- Aviation YouTuber Trent Palmer identifies that many tailwheel airplanes are damaged in ground loops because new pilots lack the fundamental rudder and brake control needed for straight movement.
- To address this issue, Palmer created a tailwheel ground simulator designed to help pilots develop essential control skills safely without risking actual aircraft.
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