I used to do trial lessons and tailwheel conversions in a Stearman - it is a far nicer aircraft to fly and aerobat than a Tiger Moth, and the radial engine brings something that you probably haven't experienced before. A Bücker Jungmann is nice if you want slightly more interesting aeros than in a Stearman and I suspect a Stampe might also be fun but I haven't flown one. For some reason I always wanted to fly a Focke-Wulf Stieglitz but didn't get the opportunity.
Overall, my advice is to go for a Stearman as first choice and to avoid the poor old Tiger Moth. Mr Google seems to know of several being used for trial flights, so you should be able to find one fairly easily. Report back.
Edit: I forgot about the Pitts, and I suggest you do too. It's very nimble but IME not a particularly charismatic aircraft to fly, and very different to the other types mentioned.
Last edited by hugh flung_dung; 27th March 2026 at 23:21.
Reason: Further thoughts