The Syllabus
Required training for the tailwheel endorsement in accordance with 14 CFR § 61.31 consists of:
- Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings
- Wheel landings
- Go-around procedures
Additional training we include will cover the following items to further enhance your skills:
- Slow flight, power-on and power-off stalls, steep turns
- Short field and soft field takeoffs and landings
- Power-off 180-degree approaches and landings
- Takeoffs and landings in crosswinds greater than 10 knots
- Forward slips
- Grass strip operations
- Advanced landing zone analysis
Slow Flight Demo
Tailwheel Training
Watch this video series by local flight instructor and vlogger Josh Flowers. He did his tailwheel training with our friend Keith Uhls down the road in Lockhart, TX (50R). By the way the BBQ there is phenomenal. This is a great primer before you begin your tailwheel training.
OUR EQUIPMENT
1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
- 150HP 0320 engine
- 3'“ extended landing gear
- PA-18 Super Cub Tail Feathers and Flaps
- Increased gross weight STC
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