Paul Smith wrote: >> Referring strictly to small taildraggers here, I have noticed that there >> are plenty of people out there that are reporting to be flying airplanes >> with less than 9" of prop clearance. Of these most are reporting 7-9", >> but occasionally as low as 6". These are for RV and smaller planes here. >> I suppose that anyone flying out of rough grass, gravel, etc. fields >> should put a premium on ground clearance. But, for example, for those >> that intend to limit themselves to paved airports only, perhaps going a >> shade lower than the 9" standard is acceptable?<<
Troy Petteway was flying behind an O-200 with a large diameter prop, and I doubt he even had 6" of clearance. He always maintains a tail-low stance during takeoff and landing, and never hurt the prop, but then he's a real pro... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com --------------------------------------------------------
