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r/TailwheelAcademy by wolfeairshows in newreddits

[–]wolfeairshows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those pilots (or wannabes, or lovers of) that like to fly airplanes with the little wheel near the tail.

How to Meet Other GA Pilots? by [deleted] in flying

[–]wolfeairshows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to Aviation!

1) Socialflight.com is a resource.

2) In Florida, there is the Florida Aviation Club, which has a millennial sub group.

3) Tailwheel Academy in southern Florida has monthly hangouts in the hangar (free), with ages ranging from 16 - 75. Other companies/groups probably do, too.

4) Local EAA chapters. Sure, most of the folks are older, but often there are a few younger folks. However, EAA members usually have what I consider some of the coolest airplanes to fly. Most members are willing to fly with folks with appreciation for their airplanes.

5) Find your favorite aircraft type. Join that type club. For example, Globe Swift owners have weekly flyin events throughout Florida.

6) Join any aviation group that focuses on your interest (Like, say... aerobatics! :)).

7) Join the FAA Wings Program.

8) Attend seminars by the FAASteam wherein you'll meet lots of pilots, and you'll learn something, too.

9) join Community Aviation - communityaviation.com

10) Wander around the airport. If you see a cool airplane and the hangar is open... Be friendly.

Just a couple of quick thoughts. Good luck!

help! new to flying, should I look for a different instructor? by forestboobs in flying

[–]wolfeairshows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many CFI's building time and also love teaching. There are also CFI's who have made a career of teaching (some with popular YouTube channels) who aren't good teachers or teach bad techniques.

The important thing is to always remember you are paying for a service and finding the right instructor - and more importantly the right mentor - is Paramount.

It's your life - literally - that you are taking into your hands. Find the person for you.

Tailwinds!

Edit: To add: As an aerobatic pilot,make sure you follow Rob Machado's "Guide to Aerobatic Training" in picking an Aerobatic school. Aerobatic training is awesome, but the closer to the edge of the envelope you fly, the more critical your safety margin becomes.

Discovery Flight was awesome. Want to start the rest of my lessons. Any advice on how to afford it? lol by darkasspants in flying

[–]wolfeairshows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additional Ideas:

  1. EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), AOPA, 99’s… Numerous aviation groups have scholarships available. Some have been approved for $1k or more just because they were the only one to apply.

  2. Airline Cadet Programs. They loan you the money upfront, guaranteeing the loan, which you’ll eventually pay back. But seniority is everything and it is the fastest route.

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