Prop strike on full throttle? or landings?

[Slyfox]

... but will the tail lift at full throttle with me solid on the brakes under just the prop thrust?

Of course, that's why you always pull the stick back all the way. Just visual this, with the prop blast the tail will be a flying.

[Slyfox]

Oh and when it does come up, it will scare the hech out ya, it will be real fast. so remember, when the engine is running always have your hand on the stick, prefereably all the way back, just in case it goes full throttle on ya. I guess some people don't pay attention to what the right hand is doing.

[t j]

Wildirish, be carefull holding the brakes to do a full power run up. You won't nose over if you hold the stick back but for another reason. That puts too much stress on the rudder pedals. Study the design there and you will see why. There have been a few broken rudder pedals. There is a modification to strengthen them if yours haven't been.

Also...I think the model 3 rudder...by the design location of its hinges..takes all the force when pushing both pedals too. It puts a lot of bending stress on the rudder leading edge tubing below the bottom hinge.

[Slyfox]

I agree, I looked back at my tail when doing a full throttle, well I haven't been able to do it with the new engine, but anyway, the whole tail section would vibrate and such from the full throttle, I recommend you not do it as a habit.

[Slyfox]

with all this said, I only go about 3000 rpm for a run up if that. I check for ignition on both sides. I get on the runway, slowely run er all the way up, brakes reliesed, push forward on the stick to raise the tail, than I pull back and wooohooo in the air. usually less than 300ft.

Now you done it, I need a fix, time out, I got to go to the airport, see ya.

[DesertFox4]

Thanks for helping me overcome my worries

Wild- a good tailwheel instructor can do this for you with only a couple hours of dual. Stop worrying. At least 20 people have mastered the tailwheel aircraft. You may be able to also.

P.S.
Stomping brakes on a taildragger almost always results in embarrassment and repairs followed by increasing insurance rates.

[wildirishtime]

Well the reason I asked was we were planning to balance the carbs yesterday and I wasn't sure if at full throttle how much worry there was with tipping it over. We tied it off anyway, but wanted to poll the group
in advance, thanks all!

I asked about landing braking 'because' I wouldn't have the guts to stand on the brakes enough to find out where the CG would find itself

~Wild