Tailwheel
& Fabric
Spoken
Here

Learn tailwheel flying!

The Airplane – is a 1947 USAF L-16A (some served in Korea), restored to original colors.

The Instructor – is a 1934 ex-USAF pilot (served in Vietnam), not restored at all. He has 40+ years of experience (ATP, CFI, A&P) and 17,000 hours in 90+ makes and models of aircraft; 40+ are tailwheel.

The Course – is old fashioned and we work hard (you, me, and the airplane) at getting you the skills needed to operate tailwheel airplanes well. Coordination is obviously a big part of tailwheel flying, but good airplane control comes from being organized and having good priorities, so this is also part of the course. You will learn how to handle crosswinds. Back seat time and spins are included, if you want.

Getting Started – is easy. Scheduling is not usually a problem since I am semi-retired and only do tailwheel training and fabric work – and I tell the fabric people that flying comes first. We train at various airports, based on where you are from. Or we can bring the course to your location.

Food for Thought – Folks think that tailwheel is harder, but the reality is that nosewheel is easier. Past students say they apply a lot of what they learn in this course to their flying in nosewheel aircraft. There are fewer and fewer tailwheel airplanes and fewer and fewer tailwheel instructors all the time. If you want this skill, NOW is the time to do something about it.

NEW BENEFIT! Pilots who successfully complete my tailwheel transition program are eligible to receive a discount on their Avemco insurance policy as part of Avemco’s Safety Rewards Program. For more information, see www.avemco.com.

 

Don’t want tailwheel or fabric skills? Tell a friend who does! – This training is hard to find.

Ask More Questions – call Tony Markl at 1-410-482-7777 or send an e-mail to markl@intercom.net.

 

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