Chief instructor
is Tim Preston, CFI, CFII, Commercial,
Multi-Engine and Sea Plane rated, AP/IA. He has over 11325
TT, 9985 TW and 7800 Instruction. .
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Training is available
in our 1946 Piper J3 Cub or 1941
Stearman Biplane. We offer tailwheel endorsements, high performance
endorsements, spin training, proficiency training, FUN
BFR's, or just some fun flying to put in your logbook.
A tailwheel endorsement
requires proficiency in normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings,
full stall and wheel landings, and go-around procedures. Training
averages 5-10 hours. Foreign licensed pilots are exempt from TSA requirements to train with us
We offer extensive
Stearman training for those who are interested in possibly purchasing,
or have purchased a Stearman...
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Training is conducted
at Winter Haven Municipal Airport.
If you are not interested
in instruction, rides are available. Please see scenic
ride info.
Your tailwheel training can be incorporated into fun a family vacation. Several area attractions close by, including Sun N Fun, Disney, Universal Studios, Epcot, Spring Baseball camps, and over 400 Lakes for fishing and water skiing.
Avemco Insurance Company offers a Safety Rewards credit 10% to any pilot who has a tailwheel endorsement, regardless of what type of airplane they own. Hundreds of accidents, each year are laid at the nose of the loss of directional control at slow airspeeds, ie: on takeoff and landing. Most are crosswind accidents but cobbing the power such as for go-arounds is another major cause. Cost to insurance companies: millions of dollars per year. The conclusion: Avemco knows taildragger pilots have better control over their aircraft in the slow-flight speed regime.
Now this is a good reason to
get your tailwheel endorsement!
Tailwheel Transition Training/Endorsements, HP endorsements, Spin Training, Biennial Flight Reviews, or just some fun flying to enter into your log book. Scenic Flights.
