Tailwheel Endorsement
Having a Tailwheel Endorsement significantly increases your proficiency with stick-and-rudder skills, while gaining access to a variety of aircraft models. Expand your aviation adventures to areas you would not otherwise be able to access without a Tailwheel Endorsement.
Tailwheel Endorsement Requirements
PRIVATE / COMMERCIAL
CERTIFICATE
17
YEARS OF AGE
$71.55-81.62
CFI HOURLY RATE
$199
AIRCRAFT HOURLY RATE
$3,300
PROGRAM ESTIMATE
10 HOURS
AIRCRAFT ESTIMATE
2 WEEKS
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
What Will I Learn?
Ground Knowledge:
Learn to Safely Operate a Tailwheel Aircraft
Learn to Taxi a Tailwheel Aircract
Take-off and Land a Tailwheel Aircraft
Ground Loop Discussion
Review of Tailwheel-type Landing Gear
Flight Experience:
Learn Normal and Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings
Go-Around Procedures
Learn to Perform Three Point Landings
Wheel Landings
Grass Landings (seasonal)
TRAINING BREAKDOWN
GROUND TRAINING
Your instructor will cover the fundamental knowledge required to safely operate a complex aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, a constant speed propeller, and flaps. After this ground training, you will understand the theory and operation of complex aircraft systems.
FLIGHT TRAINING
Your training will focus on taxiing, takeoffs, and landings. There are several grass landing strips in the surrounding area that are great for tailwheel training. You will perform these multiple landings in VFA’s Bellanca Citabria 7KCAB.
INSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENT
Once your instructor is satisfied with your knowledge, decision making, and flying skills, you will given a tailwheel endorsement.
THE VFA DIFFERENCE
ADVANCED FLEET
With the largest and most advanced rental fleet in the state, VFA has the right aircraft for you. All of our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards by our in-house maintenance department.
PASSIONATE STAFF
VFA has a diverse group of passionate and knowledgeable instructors here to help you achieve your goals. No matter your learning style, we have the right instructor for you.
AVIATION COMMUNITY
When you join us at VFA, you join a passionate community dedicated to furthering aviation education in Vermont. Every lesson you take at VFA helps to contribute to providing flights to underprivileged children in Vermont.
FAQ
How long will it take to earn my tailwheel endorsement?
The amount of training required to obtain the endorsement can vary greatly from person to person. Generally most people get their endorsement after 7 to 10 hours of training.
What can I do once I have my tailwheel endorsement?
With a tailwheel endorsement, you are qualified to fly airplanes that have conventional landing gear, versus tricycle type gear.
Once I get my tailwheel endorsement, what do I have to do to keep it current?
There is no expiration date or currency requirement associated with a tailwheel endorsement. However, in order to fly passengers, you must have made at least 3 takeoff and landings, to a full stop within the preceding 90 days.
What will my tailwheel training involve?
Your training will focus on taxiing, takeoffs, and landings. There are several grass landing strips in the surrounding area that are great for tailwheel training.
What type of aircraft will I be flying for my tailwheel endorsement?
Vermont Flight Academy uses a Bellanca Citabria 7KCAB for all tailwheel training.
General Information
HOURS:
Monday - Friday | 9AM - 5PM
Saturday | 8AM - 4PM
Sunday | 8AM - 4PM
* Hours are subject change.
PHONE:
Front Desk - 802.863.5988
EMAIL :
office@flyvfa.org
LOCATION:
355 Valley Road
South Burlington, VT 05403