For aircraft that operate on solid ground between flights, landing gear assemblies are critical components. Consisting of wheels, brakes, tires, and various other structural elements, landing gear allows a pilot to traverse runways, take off, land, and more. Depending on the type of aircraft and its intended role, a number of landing gear assemblies may be present. One common feature on single-engine aircraft, among other types, is the tail wheel assembly, that of which is where an undercarriage is situated forward of the center of gravity while a small skid or wheel is placed on the tail for support.