Tailwheel hire - Denham or Panshanger?
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Tailwheel hire - Denham or Panshanger?
I'm midway between the two - I can hire a Piper Cub at Panshanger or a Citabria at Denham. I've got a tailwheel rating but also want some more instruction to get better.
Any recommendations for which of 'em is best? Panshanger has had a bit of a reputation in the past - still a problem?
Any recommendations for which of 'em is best? Panshanger has had a bit of a reputation in the past - still a problem?
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Hi rusty sparrow,
I have no knowledge of Panshanger.
Denham too has a reputation - an entirely good one.
I have undergone instruction at Denham and have found them to be well run and with good aircraft and good instruction standards.
I think you will also find the Citabria to be a better aeroplane than the Cub.
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Broomstick.
I have no knowledge of Panshanger.
Denham too has a reputation - an entirely good one.
I have undergone instruction at Denham and have found them to be well run and with good aircraft and good instruction standards.
I think you will also find the Citabria to be a better aeroplane than the Cub.
Regards,
Broomstick.
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At Denham you'll be the lucky beneficiary of Eva's instruction, although I was under the impression that the Citabria was no longer available for solo hire.
There's a Chippy at Wycombe.
There's a Chippy at Wycombe.
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Thanks for the comments
Denham sound good - I've seen several recommendations for Eva. But Panshanger is 20 min away and they have a Piper Super Cub for solo hire. I first saw one close up when gliding about 30 years ago and always wanted to try one.
So - I'll give Panshanger a go.
So - I'll give Panshanger a go.
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There is a reasonbly priced share in a Cub available (to buy) at Denham.
Training in that or in the Citabria is available from The Pilot Centre.
Training in that or in the Citabria is available from The Pilot Centre.
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bashed cub
Yep - saw that the cub was out of action Flintstone - was up a Panshanger at the weekend. Was told it should be back in action in a couple of weeks.