TAILWHEEL

TAILWHEEL FLYING COURSE

Some say, this is where the real flying is… Whether it is true or not, flying a tailwheel plane expands your flying horizons and is a lot of fun! An almost must-do for commercial pilots, very much recommended for everyone!

Learning to fly a tail wheel aircraft can be one of the most enjoyable and challenging experiences available to general aviation pilots. CFC has both American Champion Citabria and Super Decathlon aircraft. Go ahead and practice those stick and rudder skills. From circuits to advanced airwork, or even landing on a beach. If you dare.

BASIC TAILWHEEL COURSE

Pre-requisites and Course Objectives:

Be 14 years old or older, cat. 3 or higher medical. PPL is recommended but not a must.

This training is an add-on/skill training only and does not lead to any license or rating.

By the end of the course, the student shall have the skill to successfully complete a first solo flight in a tailwheel aircraft.

Duration:

1 week full time. Or part time equivalent.

Locations:

Currently: Vancouver Location

ADVANCED TAILWHEEL COURSE

The advanced tailwheel course expands your horizons beyond the first solo. From tricky wheeler landings to night tailwheel flying, it also involves solid solo practice and is designed to make you a proficient tailwheel pilot.

Pre-requisites and Course Objectives:

Basic Tailwheel Course.

This training is an add-on/skill training only and does not lead to any license or rating.

By the end of the course, the student shall have the skill to be safe and proficient on a tailwheel plane, incl. more challenging scenarios.

Duration:

1 week full time. Or part time equivalent.

Locations:

Currently: Vancouver Location

TAILWHEEL CLINICS

Upon request, both in our Kamloops school and in other locations, we can provide Tailwheel Clinic over a day, a weekend or multiple days. Usually organized for groups of 4-8 students, minimum 6 flight lessons/day, all at dual rate. Ground lessons can be done for the group if all students are at similar level of skill and knowledge.

CLICK HERE for CFC Student Handbook with all CFC Policies, incl. attendance, accommodation, financial incl. fees and refunds, ground school etc.

Certifications

Federally, our flight training is regulated by Transport Canada (TC). To learn more about Transport Canada, click here.

Provincially, this course does not lead to an employment in the industry and therefore does not require an approval from the Ministry of Education.

TAILWHEEL FLYING COURSE INCLUDES

Tailwheel Ground School
Basic Tailwheel Course: 10 hours of dual flight time + first tailwheel solo
Advanced Tailwheel Course: 10 hours of dual flight time + optional additional solo flights for practice and fun

EXPERIENCE TESTIMONIALS

I feel so good having conquered the fear of spinning.. I am a little sorry that I didn't take up your offer to try and pull out of a full spin myself. However, I have taken huge strides. At least now I know what to expect so I'm 90% of the way there.

Bob Moles

Svetlana Kapanina is an excellent pilot. On Canada'a West Coast, ANNA SERBINENKO trains future private, mountain, and aerobatic pilots in British Columbia, Canada. If you are looking for the best instruction in these abilities, Anna is by far your best choice.

Bruce Culver

Many thanks to all from my side, I really enjoyed time at CFC, the friendly service, the professional training and the warm and friendly atmosphere. I felt not as a customer, my feeling was more being a part of a nice family.

Sven Calsbach

Being from New Zealand I am wanting to convert my license to a Canadian one. I sat with the aerobatics instructor for an hour and a half and came out knowing every detail and process I needed to do to not only convert my license but also how to continue my flight training. Very informative.

Craig Simpson

What a great place to learn to fly! Especially if you like aerobatics, or want to learn! Anna is a fantastic aerobatics pilot and instructor, and is well connected in the aviation community! I had the opportunity to spend a week doing aerobatics training with Anna in July 2014 and it was the most fun I've ever had!!! It is a true art!!!

Ryan Abel

My family watched the video when we got back home the other day. You were amazing! The flight looked like it was so much fun! He was smiling like a little kid. He's still talking about it today lol.

Jerry Braun

TAILWHEEL

TAILWHEEL FLYING COURSE

BASIC TAILWHEEL COURSE

Duration:

Locations:

Duration:

Locations:

CLICK HERE for CFC Student Handbook with all CFC Policies, incl. attendance, accommodation, financial incl. fees and refunds, ground school etc.

Certifications

Federally, our flight training is regulated by Transport Canada (TC). To learn more about Transport Canada, click here.

EXPERIENCE TESTIMONIALS

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