Tail wheel training

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daydreamer

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Hello, I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right section but moderator please feel free to move the thread where it belongs.

I am interested in getting a tailwheel endorsement on my certificate. Anyone have any leads or contacts in the new jersey area. I have looked at Andover, kinda pricey for me. My goal is to tow banners by next season or perhaps this season if time, experience, and luck are in my favor. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.
 
I'm not from the area, but have looked into, because of the time I spent there with work. To be honest with you, if Andover's website is right, $105/hr for a Cub you can rent isn't too bad. If that's too expensive, I'm afraid the whole endorsement is going to be.

Off hand, I can't think of anywhere else for sure. Van Sant might have something. Flying W might as well. Can't remember off hand but I want to say there might be down in the Woodbine area as well.
 
The price is doable but i lost the contact for a tailwheel cfi that was doing it for cheaper than Andover. I did check Van Sant in PA. I think i will stick to Andover and also the Tailwheel 101.

thanks for the replies
 
If travel is an option, I do tail wheel instruction in Florida. PM me for details.
 
daydreamer said:
I have looked at Andover, kinda pricey for me.
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It is kind of pricey, but it's well worth it. I've been working there as an instructor for a few months now. I don't currently do tail wheel checkouts, but I can tell you Damian is probably the best instructor I've met in my career so far. I would urge you to give it one lesson with him and I think you'll agree with me.

Good luck, PM me if you have questions or want contact information. Hope to see you up there!

Brian

PS read through his testimonials if you haven't: http://www.andoverflight.com/testimonials.html
 
unfortunately, i am only available on the weekends so traveling is out of the picture.


shdw said:
It is kind of pricey, but it's well worth it. I've been working there as an instructor for a few months now. I don't currently do tail wheel checkouts, but I can tell you Damian is probably the best instructor I've met in my career so far. I would urge you to give it one lesson with him and I think you'll agree with me.

Good luck, PM me if you have questions or want contact information. Hope to see you up there!

Brian

PS read through his testimonials if you haven't: http://www.andoverflight.com/testimonials.html
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Damian is well known for his tailwheel training for sure. i will check aeroflex in the upcoming weeks to come.
 
Delgaizo is an excellent instructor - did Tailwheel training for Harrison Ford as well. I'm jealous if you're able to train with him in person. The quality of the video instruction he gives alone is fantastic. You can watch the previews on our website if you'd like to see what he's like at Andover.... click on my username if you want to get the link.

Regardless of your choice in tailwheel instruction method or location, it is one of the greatest things I ever did; it of course leads to buying a taildragger, buying tundra tires, and growing your off airport skills - and it's worth every penny! :) The places I can go in a bushwheel taildragger makes for endless possibilities!
 
This is a one man show in NC, the price is right, and he has a cool little Champ.

http://www.blueridgesportflight.com/

$595 for a TW endorsement is a great deal plus if you need more time then its only $125 dual. If you have renters insurance you can also fly it solo for $80hr. He also has a nice 172 for $105hr. The only bad thing I can say is Greg is usually booked up 6-8 weeks in advance year around but it still wouldn't hurt to send him an email.
 
Solo'ing a taildragger is hard to find due to insurance issues . That's a pretty fair deal to rent a taildragger AND get it solo for $80/hr!
 
crazedpilot said:
Solo'ing a taildragger is hard to find due to insurance issues . That's a pretty fair deal to rent a taildragger AND get it solo for $80/hr!
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Yes I think he has good thing going! He is a career CFI with the added plus of him being an A&P IA you can't go wrong. He also has a very very good shop rate too.
 
crazedpilot said:
Solo'ing a taildragger is hard to find due to insurance issues . That's a pretty fair deal to rent a taildragger AND get it solo for $80/hr!
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The PA18 I instruct in is also available for solo, the Pitts is dual only however. It is a PA18-105 in South Florida.
 
There was a 7AC in PIA area when I did mine a few years ago. It was like $65/hr wet and you could solo it after 10 or 15 in type.
 
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I did my first ride in a piper cub over the weekend. Really really unique and fun especially taking of from a grass strip.

Is it normal to sit in the back seat when receiving instructions for the tailwheel endorsement?
I always thought that the instructor usually sits in the back.

Any insight....?
 
daydreamer said:
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I did my first ride in a piper cub over the weekend. Really really unique and fun especially taking of from a grass strip.

Is it normal to sit in the back seat when receiving instructions for the tailwheel endorsement?
I always thought that the instructor usually sits in the back.

Any insight....?
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That's awesome. I'm jealous!

The Cub is flown solo from the back seat so getting instruction while sitting in the front isn't ideal.

My dad has had his Cub for almost 18 years and I haven't flown it in over 6. Must make a trip home sometime to get in it.


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To be more specific, that's the J-3 and similar 'smaller' cubbies you are asking about which solo from the back... The SuperCub as I recall is solo from the front seat. Either way there's nothing like a taildragger - we have one here that is the 'company plane' and we test our new gear on it, and we'd never own anything but a taildragger ever again! The options for off airport landings and operations are much wider with a taildragger and 26" bushwheels.
 
crazedpilot said:
To be more specific, that's the J-3 and similar 'smaller' cubbies you are asking about which solo from the back... The SuperCub as I recall is solo from the front seat. Either way there's nothing like a taildragger - we have one here that is the 'company plane' and we test our new gear on it, and we'd never own anything but a taildragger ever again! The options for off airport landings and operations are much wider with a taildragger and 26" bushwheels.
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Eh, give me a 182 and big tires and I'll do things tailwheel airplanes could only dream of.
 
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