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TAILWHEEL TRAINING · VIRGINIA

A better feel for flying.

Build precise control, purposeful rudder use, and a deeper understanding of the airplane in our Cessna 140s and Cessna 170B, or explore warbird transition training in the Boeing Stearman.

Cessna 140 N3572V ready for tailwheel instruction

THE ENDORSEMENT IS A BEGINNING

Learn the fundamentals.
Make them your own.

Tailwheel flying makes the relationship between attitude, airspeed, and directional control tangible. Our instruction connects the ground work to the flight, then brings each lesson back to your decisions and technique.

Train toward your first endorsement, refresh skills after time away, or develop the consistency to handle more demanding conditions.

Discuss Your Tailwheel Goals

Wet aircraft rates: Cessna 140 $165/hr · Cessna 170B $195/hr.
Instruction $100/hr. View All Rates ↗

What you’ll work on

  • Ground handling & directional controlTaxi technique, wind awareness, and coordinated control inputs.
  • Takeoffs, approaches & landingsThree-point and wheel landings, alignment, energy management, and go-arounds.
  • Judgment & consistencyCrosswind decisions, landing assessment, and repeatable aircraft control.

FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

First endorsement to advanced practice.

  1. Tailwheel endorsement

    Ground and flight instruction builds toward demonstrated proficiency. Your starting experience and progress guide the pace.

  2. Recurrent training

    Return to the basics, rebuild confidence, and work on specific skills after a break or before a change in flying.

  3. Advanced tailwheel

    Develop short- and soft-field technique and explore grass-strip operations when suitable for your proficiency and conditions.

YOUR TRAINING AIRCRAFT

The Cessna tailwheel family.

Our Cessna 140s offer an engaging introduction to conventional-gear flying. The Cessna 170B provides another path for continued tailwheel development.

We’ll discuss the best aircraft for your goals, fit, and training needs before you schedule.

Explore the Tailwheel Fleet ↗
Cessna 140 N2061N, part of the VSFT tailwheel fleet
1942 Boeing PT-17 Stearman N73449 with yellow wings and U.S. Coast Guard livery

WARBIRD TRANSITION · STAFFORD REGIONAL (KRMN)

A classic next chapter.

Explore warbird transition training and continued tailwheel development in our 1942 Boeing PT-17 Stearman, N73449. Open cockpits and biplane flying bring a distinctive setting to purposeful aircraft training.

$470/hr wet

Plus $100/hr instruction. The Stearman is based at Stafford Regional Airport (KRMN); discuss your experience, training goals, and scheduling with our team.

Discuss Stearman TrainingMeet N73449 ↗

Before you fly

A few useful answers.

How long does an endorsement take?

Training progresses to demonstrated proficiency. We will discuss a realistic estimate after reviewing your experience; weather and individual progress can affect the schedule.

What should I have ready?

Bring details of your pilot experience, logbook, and recent flying. We will review the documentation, eligibility, and preparation appropriate to your training before your first session.

Can I rent a tailwheel aircraft after training?

An endorsement and rental approval are separate. Aircraft-specific checkout, experience, insurance requirements, and rental availability must be confirmed with our team.

Start with better fundamentals.

Tell us about your flying background and the tailwheel skills you want to build.

Plan Your Tailwheel Training