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Plane and Pilot

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. The Mallard—it’s a trike—has a tail stinger because it otherwise falls on its tail when loading.” Pricing You would have to ask.

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Plane and Pilot

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. Out back, theres an entirely new tail. Theres an unusual duck tail between the two elevator halves that provides a measure of anti-stall behavior. Given the need to preserve noggin-to-wing-spar clearance, its a smart but necessary solution.

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Post-accident assessment of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the auxiliary power unit (APU) firewall bulkhead, resulting from the aircrafts aft fuselages contact with the runway surface. The tail of the aircraft struck the ground and impacted a fence before it got airborne. It has since been repaired and returned to service.

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The bulge in the back side of the firewall provides clearance for the oil tank. image via AirCorps Aviation) The natural metal object seen here is the tail wheel axle in the retracted position. image via AirCorps Aviation) This is the tailwheel hydraulic cylinder.

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