Way back at the beginning of this thread I think that at least I mispoke myself in my post.
I was not trying to state which was better, merely that there was a concrete reason why each type of landing was performed, but was up to the discretion of the pilot. My main point was that at least to fly certified aircraft and acquire the proper endorsement of tailwheel airplane, you must demonstrate proficiency in both types of landings. Also, according to the Airplane Flying Handbook which the FAA considers the main resource for information concerning principles of flight and transition into other types of aircraft from the trainers, 3 point landings are PREFERRED for no wind or light wind situations, and wheel landings are preferred for crosswind and gusting circumstances. This is what a pilot supposed to be taught without prejudice (Hahaha) when being given transition training. Not withstanding aircraft differences the general concensus is that one should be proficient in both types of landings. Colin Rainey brokerpi...@bellsouth.net
