GtE: I think my TW conversion was about 5 circuits in a Cub, but I had a reasonable amount of gliding experience and nobody had told me it was supposed to be difficult! I only really understood the issues and what was going-on later, when I was taught to instruct. With hindsight I don't consider that my initial conversion was adequate.
Chuck: I'm intrigued by "Most tail wheel airplanes I have flown can be landed shorter using the wheel landing technique than three pointing them" as this is counter to my experience of light aircraft - are you referring to heavier types with real suspension and the ability to brake with the tail in the air? If not, I'm doing something wrong and would appreciate hearing how you do it.
HFD