FAA tailwheel in europe
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FAA tailwheel in europe
Hi guys
as per title,I need to get an FAA tailwheel rating in europe,since I'll be flying a N- registered plane across europe and can't use my national licence/rating.
does anyone know a CFI that could do it in europe?
many thanks
G
as per title,I need to get an FAA tailwheel rating in europe,since I'll be flying a N- registered plane across europe and can't use my national licence/rating.
does anyone know a CFI that could do it in europe?
many thanks
G
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From: S Warwickshire
The endorsement has to be signed by an FAA certified flight instructor under part 61.31
There are a few exemptions though:
If you have tailwheel experience prior to the 1991 cut-off then no endorsement is required.
If you should happen to have a tail-skid rather than tailwheel, you are also technically exempt.
I believe the FAA also occasionally grant authorisations if you have significant tailwheel experience under another licence authority. Contact a FSDO for advice on this.
Otherwise you need to find a CFI who is also tailwheel authorised. Maybe you could combine it with a BFR.
There are a few exemptions though:
If you have tailwheel experience prior to the 1991 cut-off then no endorsement is required.
If you should happen to have a tail-skid rather than tailwheel, you are also technically exempt.
I believe the FAA also occasionally grant authorisations if you have significant tailwheel experience under another licence authority. Contact a FSDO for advice on this.
Otherwise you need to find a CFI who is also tailwheel authorised. Maybe you could combine it with a BFR.
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From: Kent
I did an FAA BFR over here (SE England), a couple of years ago, with a chap called George Capon - since I did it in a Super Cub I also got the tailwheel signed off.
It was a couple of years ago, so I don't have current contact details - though, I believe, he may be on the AOPA UK Instructor Committee (so they may be able to put you in touch).
OC619
It was a couple of years ago, so I don't have current contact details - though, I believe, he may be on the AOPA UK Instructor Committee (so they may be able to put you in touch).
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From: Glens o' Angus by way of LA
I would have been happy to have done a TW endorsement in my Scottish based TW Maule had I not failed my FAA CFI checkride this past Monday
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From: England
Lewis Kennington who lives in the Yorkshire area is able to do it
Home - NorthernCFI
He does quite a lot of this sort of thing. He also doesn't charge any rip of prices either. He also more than happy to travel anywhere for little more than costs.
Home - NorthernCFI
He does quite a lot of this sort of thing. He also doesn't charge any rip of prices either. He also more than happy to travel anywhere for little more than costs.
