Originally Posted by MartinCh
I'd say letting someone loose on Pawnee requires more experience than minimum UK 'standards'.
Here in the states it is typical to start out in the cub until some experience is gained, then move to the pawnee. The primary reason for this is the pilot has to solo the airplane the first time he or she flies it, since it only has one seat. The truth of it is the Pawnee is the most benign taildragger I have ever flown, either in the air or on the ground. It's a good airplane.
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