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02-04-2011 | 07:46 PM

#11

SunDog

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Originally Posted by AtlCSIP

Unfortunately, there aren't many tailwheel aircraft for rent. There are none where I am based.

where are you based? we have one for rent here at KPLU
EDIT: oops, disregard. i didn't read that date correctly.

02-08-2011 | 11:47 AM

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propfails2FX

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Acro Air in Moontown

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Originally Posted by AtlCSIP

Stearman is in MDQ in Alabama. You can actually rent it!

I got checked out at Moontown Airport near Huntsville (3M5). An absolute blast! My checkout was 2.0 hours spread over two flights. Look them up if you're in the area.

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02-08-2011 | 12:00 PM

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Cubdriver

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AtlCSIP- A few years out of date, but there was a guy at Tara field near Hampton doing tailwheel for very low cost in a Taylorcraft, the old guy who runs the Cornelia airport had another one, and there was a retired AF guy at Mallard near Hampton doing instruction in a Cub. These are just the first few I thought of. You need to make some calls and they will turn up. When I was after my signoff back in 2004 I had them lined up and literally turned a couple down. No shortage of men and machines, but they do not advertise because there really is no money in instruction after insurance and renting out a tailwheel airplane is unworkable due to risk.

02-08-2011 | 12:13 PM

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propfails2FX

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Amen!

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Originally Posted by FreshPilot

Don't wait until after your CFI ride to earn your tailwheel endorsement. It'll make you a better stick and rudder pilot today.

Sure everybody coming up the ranks today and finger f$@% their way around a G1000, but can they perform a smooth three-point or a wheel landing in a crosswind?

Besides, who's going to fly all those Cubs, Pitts, P-51's, and T-6's if no one flies tailwheel anymore?

Couldn't agree with you more! During civilian flight training in college, all I wanted to fly were bigger, faster, and more complicated airplanes. Had no idea how rewarding/educational hand propping a J-3-65, then jumping in it for a solo flight could be.

Soaring has been just as fun (sometimes better).

The more I stray into unique flying niches (taildragging, soaring, round engines, and a little helo time), the more fun it gets! In the end, decision making and aircraft handling skills are sharpened. Too bad tailwheel, helo, and glider time appear not to mean much for airline recruitment (only observed from the outside in, have yet to sit in an interview).

Tailwinds,

PF2FX