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Katoom
14th Sep 2008, 06:13
Hello Ppruners,

Just joined the forum and have a question for Jandakot regulars. Apart from the Chippy at RACWA, who else can do tailwheel endorsements? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

KTMdriver

Yusef Danet
14th Sep 2008, 07:11
Can highly recommend the RAC's Chippy and the services of a crusty old instructor.

Awol57
14th Sep 2008, 07:21
The only other place that springs to mind is the company co located with Fighter Combat International (not sure of their name) which operates 2x Super Decathlons. If you want contact details PM me and I will find it out for you.

T28D
14th Sep 2008, 07:50
Attitude Aerobatics Jeremy Miller Great person and good instructor, new aircraft, not old. Ring Fighter Combat International

HEALY
14th Sep 2008, 07:55
Attitude Aerobatics certainly the go. I think the 2 super decathalons are 2005 or newer so great machines and very dedicated instructors towards tailwheel and aero's.

Awol57
14th Sep 2008, 10:35
Beat me to it, had the card upstairs just no handy when I wrote that response. FKQ has only been flying at JT for about a month maybe 6 weeks.

FRQ Charlie Bravo
14th Sep 2008, 10:49
Does The Aaeroplane Company still operate the CAP10?

Awol57
14th Sep 2008, 11:08
No, not for a while now. If they have it still it definately isn't flying these days.

HEALY
14th Sep 2008, 11:25
Is TAC still operating?? Im sure the CAP10 is the least of the problems last I heard.

legaleagle73
14th Sep 2008, 11:37
TAC is up and running again after successfully dealing with some very dodgy (illegal) behaviour by JAH:=. I think JAH need some new lawyers as it's hard to believe that anyone properly advised would behave the way they did. The CAP10 though is still in the hangar - I'm looking forward to having a go in it when it's back in the air.

YPJT
14th Sep 2008, 12:17
If you don't mind travelling you could check out Albany. Ralph Burnett is probably one of the best tail wheel instructors around. Also Chris Shine does a lot of the training and checking for the CALM (or whatever they call themselves this month) pilots. Pretty sure he is still up in Geraldton.

Yup TAC are back and operating and certain individuals within JAH are having sleepless nights :ok:

Katoom
14th Sep 2008, 12:23
Thanks for all the leads folks, I'll make some calls this week and maybe bite the bullet and do an aerobatics rating at the same time (if I can get it approved by "the authorities" - the missus ;))

flog
14th Sep 2008, 12:26
Jeremy Miller, Attitude Aerobatics, in the FCI fold. Great bloke, great planes.

7e7100
14th Sep 2008, 13:59
Attitude Aerobatics. Get to fly reasonably new aircraft (Super Decathlon) and Jeremy has got plenty of experience with tailwheel and aeros (including competition).

MACH082
15th Sep 2008, 04:38
I concur with YPJT on Chris Shine, one of the last of the old school bush pilots if you can track him down he is the man, last i heard though he was living in Bunbury with his scarecan as he no longer owns Shine Aviation.

flog
15th Sep 2008, 04:53
So does everyone know what FKM and FKQ stand for...

I nearly pissed myself when I heard the 2nd was going on as FKQ.

FKM = F:mad:'em.
FKQ = F:mad: you.

True story.

ZEEBEE
15th Sep 2008, 05:09
If you don't mind travelling you could check out Albany. Ralph Burnett is probably one of the best tail wheel instructors around.

Ralph is indeed one of the best, unfortunately he's sold his Super Cube, so if you want a taildragger ticket, then you'll have to take one down to him.

djpil
15th Sep 2008, 08:36
The FK series was about all that was left. Pitts drivers have already taken FUC & FOQ. I had to settle for MC...

VirginMeatbomb
16th Nov 2008, 08:12
Flew the Super Decathlon, great airplane. Wouldn't climb into anyhting else at JT

ROH111
17th Nov 2008, 05:27
Is RWI still putting around is she? Goodness me, I'm not that old, and I was flying that over 10 years ago!!!!!

Speaking of RACWA (and yes, im about to hijack the thread) Werner, where is he these days??

P.O.M
17th Nov 2008, 07:30
I saw Werner at the club Friday afternoon but didnt manage to catch up with him, but last I knew he was flying the Caravan at Avwest?

AeroAdz
20th Nov 2009, 10:44
CAP10 is back up and running at TAC, they had major issues with the engine rebuild. Took 4 goes by the contractor and a shipment over east I think. It seriously hurt their business at the worse possible time.

For an all around experience, I'd recommend both the SD at ACFT and the CAP10 at TAC. They are both good aero and tailwheel aircraft, though I personally prefer the CAP. It's a tad more capable, is faster, has a wicked bubble canopy, and side-by-side seating. The SD is newer and has a CSU, but is more draggy, slower, and the controls are a bit heavier. ACFT do focus a bit more on wheeler landings which require more skill.

I could get way more indepth, but I'll leave it at that for now. I just wish someone on the strip would get hold of an Extra 230 or a Pitts S-2 :)