Does it make sense to do primary training in a tailwheel airplane? (September 2011) Rich Stowell has been instructing full time since 1987. He has logged 32,000 spins, 23,000 landings and 8,300 hours ...

While on a week-long trip back to Fort Collins, Colo., I took a flight lesson with a good friend of mine who happens to be a certified flight instructor. Since I have been working towards my high ...

Taildragger training, though initially challenging, instills crucial piloting skills by demanding precise, subtle control inputs, a deep understanding of aircraft feedback, and constant rudder ...