32 WWW.GOFLY.ONLINE Y ONLI NE FLI GHT SCHOOL Tail Wheel Aircraft REVIEW Why are tail wheel aircraft more prone to ground looping and weathervaning? Tail wheel aircraft are more prone to ground looping and weathervaning because the centre of gravity is behind the main wheels, making them inherently unstable during ground operations. The vertical stabiliser above the tail wheel and the nose-high attitude increase sensitivity to side forces and crosswinds, exacerbating their tendency to pivot and turn into the wind. Nose Wheel Aircraft
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