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DonMorrisey wrote:
> All my flying is in nosewheel airplanes so I know nothing about the
> workings of tailwheels and this isn't a question about differences
> between nosewheel and tailwheel. The airplane I'm building is a
> tailwheel airplane (Bushcaddy R-120) and I've no trepidation about
> mastering a tailwheel plane. I'm starting my endorsement training
> very soon and I'm sure that if I practise enough, pay attention and
> maintain my focus that I'll do just fine with it.
>
> I've been looking at various tailwheels. My kit came with an 8"
> Matco pneumatic tailwheel and costs about $220 by itself. I've heard
> people talk about Scott tailwheels and looked at the Scott 3200, which
> I guess is the somewhat equivalent size to the one I've. The cost
> however of the Scott tailwheel is $2000. This blows my mind. They
> both look very similar. What could possibly make that Scott tailwheel
> so expensive?
>
> Thanks. Don...Mostly just one word--CERTIFIED--plus it is well built..
>
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Re: What's in a tailwheel????
