For a shortfield takeoff you would keep the tail on the ground until the plane lifts off
Hello Net. On a hard surface you are correct, but on sod, especially wet or some what long, the tail wheel becomes that much more drag, and needs to be lifted off to help acceleration. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR celebrating 20 years Flying, flying and more flying http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/
