I have to agree with Joe, it is an opinion. I think the taildragger looks a little "old timey", and is so low to the ground that it looks small...not confidence inspiring to those who are afraid of flying (not that I care). The tri-gear looks like a more substantial airplane because it's up off the ground further, and looks more like a "real" airplane. There is a real speed penalty, and it looks to me like about 10 mph at top speed. Other advantages of taildraggers are slightly lower weight, less cost, and the ability to handle rough fields better, but aethetically, I think it's purely in the eye of the beholder. I think they both LOOK good, but that's just MY opinion...
Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website: www.N56ML.com
