Tailwheel Training Syllabus
ADVANCED TAILWHEEL TRAINING
TAILWHEEL TRANSITION SYLLABUS
GROUND PORTION:
Fill out client paperwork; review the handout “Taildragger Basics”. 30 min
FLIGHT PORTION:
Period 1; Start up, taxi, run-up, fly to practice area. 15 min
This period is to familiarize the client with the aircraft.
This will include airwork maneuvers to include climbs,
turns, stalls, slow flight, steep turns, slips, and
emergency landings. 40 min
Return to airport land, taxi and shut down. 10 min
Total 1 hour
Period 2; Start up, taxi, run-up, take-off. Remain in the pattern
for normal take-offs and landings. Emergency landings.
Introduction to wheel landings. Taxi and shut down.
Total 1 hour
Period 3; Start up, taxi, run-up, take-off. Remain in the pattern.
Review normal take-offs and landings. Power on
wheel landings. Emergency landings. Introduction to
power off wheel landings.
Taxi and shut-down.
Total 1 hour
Period 4; Start up, taxi, run-up, take-off. Remain in the pattern.
Review all. Emergency landings. Taxi and shut-down.
Total 1 hour
Total Flight Time 4 hours
The above will generally be the minimum training required, if more training is needed for the client to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a tailwheel aircraft, it will be provided.
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