Tailwheel 101
DelGaizo. Ride along with tailwheel expert Damian DelGaizo as he guides a student through their tailwheel endorsement. Each ground lesson is immediately followed by a real-world demonstration of the topic to help reinforce the material. Take instruction from the back seat of a Cub and Stearman as DeGaizo demonstrates how to master the art of operating conventional gear aircraft from grass runways. Approx. 93 minutes.
The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
Here’s the first new book on taildragger flying we’ve seen in several years. Covers ground operations, torque, p-factor, takeoffs, landings and crosswind operations. Written by a CFI with 38 years of taildragger flying experience, The Compleat Taildragger Pilot can save you time and money on a taildragger checkout. Also includes a special section for taildragger flight instructors. Black and white illustrations, approx. 260 pages, paperback.
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May 17, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good explanation of why the tail wheel pilot should do certain things and what to expect when trying it for yourself. It helps to see the video and watch the airplane react to what you know the pilot is doing.
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The video could spend more time on the vaious cross wind techniques and when one technique is better in some situations and not in others. Cross wind is the toughest problem to overcome and I don't think the video did it justice.
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I have my recent tail wheel endorsement but still found it helpful and would recommend this video.
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February 9, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Everything a student to an instructor would need to pursue tailwheel training and its studies.
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A must have for any library.
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February 8, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This material gives a good overall understanding of the geometry and charateristics of tailwheel aircraft. I am sure that I will find this knowledge valuable as I pursue my tailwheel endorcement.
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I found nothing to complain about. This product completely met my expectations.
General Comments
I am happy to add this material to my library!
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June 30, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Video is a great introduction to Tailwheel training...follow that up with the book and you are ready for your flight training.
Thank you Sporty's
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May 14, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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April 15, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Book is great - I like the scientific and plain english description of taildragger characteristics
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December 30, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Excellent training aids used to demonstrate aerodynamic principles. Product was an excellent review of what I already knew about tailwheel flying.
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white board illustrations too crowded and sometimes obscured by instructor's hand.
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Instructor tended to talk more to the board than to his student. Didn't get enough feedback from his student.
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November 28, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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ewcellent information...easy to follow...great video!
