What is a Conventional Type Landing Gear Arrangement?
Conventional landing gear consists of two wheels forward of the aircraft center of gravity (CG) and a third small wheel at the tail. This type of landing gear is most often seen in older general aviation airplanes. The two main wheels are fastened to the fuselage by struts. Without a wheel at the nose of the plane, it easily pitches over if brakes are applied too soon. Because the tailwheel is castered (i.e. free to move in any direction), the plane is very difficult to control when landing or taking off.
