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Old 08-07-2013, 07:18 AM
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Have a five day trip coming up in October to LAX and want to get a tail dragger check out. I know it's short, but at least I want to get started on it. Does anyone know a place in the LAX area where I can get that?

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Old 08-07-2013, 11:31 AM
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If you're willing to head over to Fullerton, check these guys out:

Aviator Flight Training

They have a really nice 170 that's available. It won't be the least expensive option, but they specialize in taildragger and warbird instruction, and the training will be top notch.
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Old 08-07-2013, 12:23 PM
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You'll be very hard pressed to find taildragger training, as so few exist. You may be interested in conventional gear training, which involves a tailwheel, rather than a skid.

Sunrise Aviation at Orange County does a high volume of conventional gear and aerobatic training in Citabrias.
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Old 08-07-2013, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke View Post
You'll be very hard pressed to find taildragger training, as so few exist. You may be interested in conventional gear training, which involves a tailwheel, rather than a skid.

Sunrise Aviation at Orange County does a high volume of conventional gear and aerobatic training in Citabrias.
Sorry, you're right of course.

Thanks for the tips, I'll look at the places.
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Old 08-07-2013, 05:14 PM
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I knew what you meant. Just giving you a hard time.
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You might also look into "Mickey" at Torrance; if he's still doing it. Can't go wrong with Sunrise at SNA either. You'll be a more skilled and confident pilot for doing it; stay off the brakes and keep that stick back...
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Also CP aviation at Santa Paula. I believe they have a Decathlon and a Citabria. Such a cool little airport. It's worth the drive from LAX just to check it out even if you're not flying.
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