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That’s great information. Thank you

You’re absolutely right, I think the tail wheel moves up to 30 degs left and right before it comes out of the detent. im not sure if it’s a differential or not. I guess you would have one. I'm still thinking an old golf cart for donor parts.

It is, 1942 Boeing Stearman, this one has a Lycoming 300hp engine, not the Continental 220hp installed on most.

If you look in the introduction section you will see im a new member and know nothing about Karts. I want to build something similar to the one in the photo, its purpose is to teach new tail wheel pilots control and how to avoid ground loops. It will have independent brakes probably disc, a...

I maybe should start a separate discussion, off the introduction place.

The idea is to teach newbies control and how to use their feet. It’s a lot of fun too. this a a picture of one that’s in use, I want to build something similar and thought the components might be go kart parts. It’s a Piper Cub tailwheel.

That’s exactly what it’s for. To teach new guys how to use their feet, go straight and do S turns. Ground loop it as many times as you want, better to do it here than in the plane. I want to use it for new guys and also at our Young Eagles events.

Hi There, I’m An old retired guy looking for something to do, long history of airplanes and motorcycles and thinking karting might be fun. I also want to build an airplane tailwheel trainer but need suggestions for part supplies and ideas.