Tailwheel in central FL?

[JB74]

Looking for a recommendation in central FL for my tailwheel endorsement (Tampa/Orlando area)? Can't seem to find anyone around here that offers training in one.

Thanks in advance!

 

[wrigley23]

PM Traumahawk,

He is from the Tampa area, is an experienced instructor (including tailwheel) and should know the right direction to point you, if he doesn't take you on himself.

 

[freightdoggie]

Tailwheel Instruction

How about in central North Carolina, northern South Carolina?

 

[Timebuilder]

Brown's Seaplane Base near Winter Haven used to do this. I'm sure they could give you a referral for the Orlando area.

 

[JB74]

Thanks for the replies.

I was planning on doing Brown's seaplane rating at the end of the summer after I spent some time in a taildragger (since they use cubs). I will call them tomorrow.

How about in central North Carolina, northern South Carolina?

I wouldn't mind taking a week off work to do it out of state. What did you have in mind?

PM Traumahawk,

I will, thanks!

 

[350DRIVER]

I use to fly into TPA a lot once upon a time and I remember seeing the different flyers on the wall regarding tailwheel instruction, just can't remember the name of the flight schools. Give Raytheon (KTPA) a call, I am sure they would point you in the right direction and give you the contact information.

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ps>> Is the Cheesecake Factory still open at International Plaza? I heard from a friend that it just recently closed. Hope that is not the case....

 

[CDVdriver]

At Lakeland Airport somebody does instruct on his own J3 cub, don't know the guy's name but the FBO should know him.
At Winterhaven(KGIF) there's a guy instructing on his Aircam (Twin Rotax tailwheel kinda ultralight thingie)
once again FBO should be able to help you with a name.

 

[CUEBOAT]

Frank White in VeroBeach only $250. He is a retired PanAm 747 captain(the reason its so cheap). He even lets you take the airplane solo the day he gives you the endorsement. Email me if you want his info.

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[FracCapt]

Looking for a recommendation in central FL for my tailwheel endorsement (Tampa/Orlando area)? Can't seem to find anyone around here that offers training in one.

Thanks in advance!

Air Orlando at ORL(www.flyairorlando.com) does tailwheel in a Citabria...but it's expensive(about $120-130 an hour plus instructor I think). The guy who does the instruction in it has a bunch of Pitts time(used to own one). Ryan is his name if you call and want to talk to him. Also check out the ERAU Sport Aviation Club(www.db.erau.edu/campus/student/clubs/sportavi/). It's $500 to join the ERAU club(anybody can join, it's less for ERAU students) and then $35 per hour for a J3 Cub(dry) and $100 for a Pitts S2B. Trust me, you won't find a Pitts that cheap anywhere else.

 

[JB74]

Also check out the ERAU Sport Aviation Club(www.db.erau.edu/campus/student/clubs/sportavi/). It's $500 to join the ERAU club(anybody can join, it's less for ERAU students) and then $35 per hour for a J3 Cub(dry) and $100 for a Pitts S2B. Trust me, you won't find a Pitts that cheap anywhere else.

Wow, that is awesome. I don't think they were around back when I graduated Riddle in '98 (ABA). Now I can finally put my fading eagle card that I have been carrying around in my wallet to good use.

Thanks