Tailwheel and aerobatics
Tailwheel Checkout
Also known as “conventional gear” aircraft, the tailwheel aircraft landing gear design was the first and most common in the early days of aviation. Since then, nosewheel aircraft have become the most popular type as they afford better landing and taxiing stability. However, there is still demand for tailwheel aircraft as they have a reputation for being great bush flying and aerobatic planes. Many aviation employers still use tailwheel aircraft, and expect any prospective pilot employee to have tailwheel experience.
One of the advantages of our tailwheel aircraft is that it’s configured with a joystick instead of a yoke, which offers much more intuitive and responsive controls.
We’re here to help you get some tailwheel experience for that bush flying job, personal aircraft, or that next challenge as a newly minted Private Pilot.
Tailwheel checkout cost
10 hours dual = $2,350.00
* Plus applicable taxes. Rates are wet: include fuel.
* Rates are current as of 2023-JUL-15 and are subject to change without prior notice.
Credit: Ryan Kirwin @wrkirwin
Aerobatic Checkout
Have you ever wanted to do loops and rolls in real life, not just seeing them in movies or video games? Well we can help you achieve this dream!
We offer an aerobatic course that teaches you to execute the maneuvers that were born and perfected in WWI and WWII. The purpose of this course is not only to have fun, but to increase your skills and confidence as a pilot. After pushing your personal limits while taking an aircraft to the edge of its performance envelope, we guarantee you’ll never be scared of stalls again. In this course you will boost your pilot skills being trained in the following areas:
Deep stalls
Spins
Aerobatic unusual attitude recovery techniques
Aerobatic maneuvering
Advanced aerodynamic theory
If you’re not sure whether the whole aerobatic course is something you’re looking for, come on out for an aerobatic discovery flight. We’ll have no problem getting you hooked on aerobatics.
Requirements:
Transport Canada minimum requirement for solo aerobatics:
- 10 hours dual or
- 20 hours solo
Club requirements for solo aerobatics:
- 10 hours dual
Aerobatic checkout cost
10 hours dual @ aerobatic rate = $2580.00
* Plus applicable taxes. Rates are wet: include fuel.
* Rates are current as of 2023-JUL-15 and are subject to change without prior notice.
Facilitating the birthday bumps for one special gal !!
Credit: @wrkirwin
Here’s what your discovery flight could look like!
Credit: Shane and Austin Fraser