PPL, taildraggers and charter
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PPL, taildraggers and charter
Hi,
I would like to do my PPL this summer and am thinking about different options. Would love to do my PPL training on a taildragger plane, but I'm not sure if it makes sense, because the flying club where I would like to fly and charter planes after the PPL doesn't have any taildraggers and the clubs around where I live don't have any also.
So my questions:
1. Do You think it'll make sense to get initial PPL training on a tailwheel plane somewhere else if You won't be able to fly and charter taildraggers at home after that or will have to go far to fly some? Is the quality of training so much better?
Because I can get training on a Diamond Katana for a good price at a nearby flying club I think it'll be better to add a tailwheel endorsement later after completion of the PPL, but do initial training on a tricyle gear standard trainer.
2. Can You recommend any flight schools in the USA or Canada that offer (initial) PPL training on tailwheel planes?
Thx!
I would like to do my PPL this summer and am thinking about different options. Would love to do my PPL training on a taildragger plane, but I'm not sure if it makes sense, because the flying club where I would like to fly and charter planes after the PPL doesn't have any taildraggers and the clubs around where I live don't have any also.
So my questions:
1. Do You think it'll make sense to get initial PPL training on a tailwheel plane somewhere else if You won't be able to fly and charter taildraggers at home after that or will have to go far to fly some? Is the quality of training so much better?
Because I can get training on a Diamond Katana for a good price at a nearby flying club I think it'll be better to add a tailwheel endorsement later after completion of the PPL, but do initial training on a tricyle gear standard trainer.
2. Can You recommend any flight schools in the USA or Canada that offer (initial) PPL training on tailwheel planes?
Thx!
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1. Do You think it'll make sense to get initial PPL training on a tailwheel plane somewhere else if You won't be able to fly and charter taildraggers at home after that or will have to go far to fly some? Is the quality of training so much better?
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From: Australia
Tailwheel PPL training
I know we're a long way from Europe, but why not consider Australia? It's inexpensive, the weather is perfect for flying, and best of all you can learn from experienced instructors on Citabrias:
This is one hour from the centre of Sydney. I have no financial interest in the operation (I'm a student), but I've had a great time learning, and a nice three-pointer is very satisfying.
PM me if you'd like details.
This is one hour from the centre of Sydney. I have no financial interest in the operation (I'm a student), but I've had a great time learning, and a nice three-pointer is very satisfying.
PM me if you'd like details.
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From: Harlow, UK
Tailwheel PPL?
I did my PPL on a newly-rebuilt Super Cub at Clacton to solo standard, but then had to move to C152s because the Super Cub didn't have enough navigational instruments for cross-country training flights.
I can recommend the Clacton course - they are tailwheel specialists - and the short North-South runway is good training for farm strip flying. My main problem was the weather as I did it as a 4 week residential course: I just finished by the end of the period, although I did have a lot of previous flexwing microlight experience.
I subsequently bought a share in an L-18 Super Cub (no flaps or starter) and now fly out of an even shorter farm strip, which is great fun, especially in summer with the door open. And its very cheap too.
I can recommend the Clacton course - they are tailwheel specialists - and the short North-South runway is good training for farm strip flying. My main problem was the weather as I did it as a 4 week residential course: I just finished by the end of the period, although I did have a lot of previous flexwing microlight experience.
I subsequently bought a share in an L-18 Super Cub (no flaps or starter) and now fly out of an even shorter farm strip, which is great fun, especially in summer with the door open. And its very cheap too.
