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Tricycle
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Tailwheel
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Nearly impossible to nose over
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Less prone to damage – useful on unpaved surfaces
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Easier to handle on the ground, significantly reduces ground looping
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Wing sits at higher angle of attack, reducing takeoff distance
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Easier to land as attitude is more nose down
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Lighter weight
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Less vulnerable to cross-winds
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Less complexity if retractable
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Less drag in a fixed gear configuration
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