Tailwheel Training
You Know How to Fly, Now Let's Have Some Fun!
Basic Tailwheel Training - $900 - $1,500 ($240/hour)
Off-Airport Tailwheel Training - $1,000 - $2,000 $240/hour
Off-Airport Tailwheel Training - $1,000 - $2,000 $240/hour
What You Get:
The tailwheel course includes up to 4-10 hours of dual instruction flight time, and 1-2 hours of ground instruction, training booklet and a shirt! At least one lesson we will hit up 3-4 grass strips and discuss basic STOL techniques. Pending a CFI approval, you'll receive your tailwheel endorsement!
What You'll Learn:
Taxiing, Normal Takeoff, Three Point Landings, Wheel Landings, Crosswind Landings, Basic Maneuvers, Emergency Operations, and How to Avoid Ground Looping.
What You'll Do:
All of it! I'll be right there with you - but you'll tackle all of the topics needed for a tailwheel endorsement. Weather permitting, we'll hit up some grass strips and have a little fun along the way.
* Estimated Cost * If more time is needed to achieve the FAA standards and/or address safety concerns, additional time requested will be hourly @ $240/hr (includes airplane, fuel and instructor) *
Off-Airport Tailwheel Training - $1,000 - $2,000 $240/hour
Off-Airport Tailwheel Training - $1,000 - $2,000 $240/hour
Off-Airport Tailwheel Training - $1,000 - $2,000 $240/hour
What You Get:
The advanced off-airport tailwheel course typically takes 5-10 hours of dual instruction flight time, and 2 hours of ground instruction. An initial ground lesson will be completed and then pre and post flight ground training will be completed for most flights. This will be primarily grass strip flying with at least one riverbed adventure (conditions permitting).
What You'll Learn:
Landing Area Inspection Techniques, Energy Management, Slow Flight, STOL Techniques, Touch Down Precision, Setting Go/No-Go Points for Landings & Takeoffs, Canyon Turns, Wind and Slope Considerations, Provisions/Tools/First Aid/Shelter.
What You'll Do:
You'll review landing areas, plan usable runway distances, develop plans to safely inspect and if possible, land. You'll spend time flying slow, managing energy and hitting touchdown spots consistently. You'll learn how to stop short(er) after touch down and how to lift off earlier in ground effect. You'll be able to safely choose, inspect, land and go around with precision.