>My taxi speeds are around 30 kts. No matter what position the stick >is in (forward or aft) the tail remains on the ground. >When does the back end of this thing get going? > >Paul OReilly +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Which type of gear do you have installed? I'm guessing you are getting close to the speed where the tail will be coming up. When it is ready to happen it seems a 5 knot increase in speed is all it takes. Try holding the brakes on a full power run up with stick fully back. Slowly bring the stick forward through neutral and continue forward to see if the tail will come up. Proceed VERY slowly as once the tail starts up, very little more forward stick is necessary. If you have the CG correct and are using one of the common types of gear, like the Diehl setup, it will work out o.k. Larry Flesner
