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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.

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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

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