Tailwheel Endorsement & Mastery Training

Tailwheel flying represents the purest form of stick-and-rudder airmanship. Our tailwheel curriculum is designed not only to provide the FAA endorsement, but to develop the precision, confidence, and finesse that define truly skilled pilots. Whether you’re transitioning from tricycle-gear aircraft or beginning your journey into backcountry or vintage flying, our tailored instruction focuses on understanding the unique ground handling, directional control, and energy management required of tailwheel operations.

Students begin by developing a solid foundation in taxi technique, rudder authority, and tailwheel geometry—key elements that prevent the classic “ground loop” and build instinctive control. From there, we transition into takeoff and landing mastery, emphasizing proper alignment, crosswind management, three-point and wheel-landing techniques, and the aerodynamic subtleties that make tailwheel aircraft both demanding and deeply rewarding. You will learn to anticipate and correct yaw the moment it develops, refine your situational awareness, and command the airplane with deliberate coordination.

Our training environment encourages hands-on practice and scenario-based learning to ensure you become comfortable in real-world conditions, not just ideal ones. By the completion of the course, you’ll walk away with the endorsement, but more importantly, you’ll gain a higher level of overall piloting skill—stronger rudder work, better energy management, and greater control precision that transfers to every aircraft you fly. Tailwheel flying isn’t just an endorsement; it’s an evolution in your capabilities as a pilot.