TailWheel Training in Ohio

[CrewDawg]

I have been looking into getting my tailwheel and was just wondering if anyone knew of any good places in Ohio. I have been looking at Red Stewart Airfield but would prefer something more northeastern, but i'm willing to travel to get tailwheel training. Thanks for your help.

 

[Wang Chung]

Red Stewart Rocks! You won't be disappointed if you train there.

In Central Ohio, there's a few options that come to mind: at TZR you can train in a 180hp Super Cub at Bolton Flying Service, and you can also train in a Citabria that belongs to a guy I know that does instruction and banner towing. I'm also pretty sure that you can train in a Super Cub at Packer's (5E9), but don't quote me.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Red Stewart Rocks! You won't be disappointed if you train there.

Had to do a double take. I thought you said, "ROD Stewart." Hopefully Red is no realtion...

 

[CrewDawg]

Thanks for the info. Wang Chung.

Marine Grunt,

I doubt that there is any relationship between the two but he is some info about the field, quite intresting.

http://www.stewartsaircraft.net/

 

[Biff]

Stewarts Aircraft Service.....

The J-3 Cub and Citabria listed in my profile were rented at Stewarts. I earned my tailwheel endorsment there in their Cub and then practiced aerobatics in their Citabria with Emerson (the owner, I think). Their prices are competitive -- the Cub rented for only $39/hour but you need to factor in renter's insurance if you don't already have it if you want to fly solo. They require it for solo flights.

I highly enjoyed flying there, however there were some restrictions that are a nuisance, such as the Cub could only do landings at their own airport and no one else's. (i.e. no cross-countries in that plane)

Overall, I would recommend training there for the environment. Hand propping to start and taking off in a J-3 Cub on a bright summer morning on a grass runway with the door open sans a radio is an experience I'll never forget.

 

[Wang Chung]

some restrictions that are a nuisance

Agreed - a great place to train and learn tailwheel but lots of roadblocks for renting a taildragger solo.

I have a couple hours in thier Stearman, too.

 

[TZRav8r]

I recommend the Super Cub at Bolton Flying Service (TZR). Not for the plane but for the instructor. I know him very well and have flown with him many times, both in draggers and trikes! You're not likely to find a more experienced and devoted instructor. Top notch all the way!