hmm. Flying J3C these days. That's what I call tailwheel trainer
Good thing I don't have to zig-zag taxiing as I can still see ahead over nose (that is, in front seat, once flying J3 solo, ehrm, I may have to, from back seat).
Once PA-11 gets back from service, and then maybe Luscome SL-8 flying once around PPL mark, or C140, for some flying about and getting to know other planes, that you don't see often in aeroclubs/schools in Western world. Luscombe isn't used for initial training due to more stuff to look after and twitchiness, as I'm told.
As you mentioned you're gonna get into gliding, now going to do some tailwheel TMG (as crash course for glider circuits, nice), but still it ain't flying Cub or Super Cub. Enjoy whatever you fly for fun.
EDIT:
Genghis, no idea about UK SEP training practices, hours, etc, but in the US they have to get the tailwheel rating/endorsement which IIRC reading some stuff, is actually at least 5 hours. Or so advertised. Obviously, now that most trainers are trike, trike students can wreck tailwheel gear more easily. No wonder.
I don't see anything wrong with flying 5 hours, but yes, it shouldn't be advertised as minimum time for the endorsement, if it's 'course'.