What a professional Master Class on tailwheel flying. I will be watching this episode again over and over until I completely comprehend and assimilate all concepts.
That was a great "interactive" demonstration. The bicycle wheel. Otherwise it's hard to wrap your head around gyroscopic precession just by reading the AFH.
This is literally the best explanation of tailwheel flying that I've ever heard. I've been flying tailwheel for over 25 years and have owned a Champ for the last 11 years...lots of information here that I never even thought about. This guy is a real instructor! Thanks so much for posting.
Thank you for all the kind words. Martin has a great ability to catch the essence of the lesson and, while long by youtube standards, keep it relatively short.
Fantastic instruction. My normal mount is a Citabria, and never gave much thought to favoring right crosswinds on takeoff because of the left turning tendancy.
Thank you for this incredibly instructive video : it's one thing to be taught how to fly tailwheel, it's another to really understand what happens and for what reason. I will use this next time I fly the PA19 at my club.
Doug, I’m so glad I found this and am so grateful you provided such wonderful mentorship to me last summer, thank you for continuing to share your knowledge!
Thanks Doug! The first 5 mins of your discussion with Martin changed my perspective on how to take off and land....RC taildragger planes! The principles are the same. Before hearing your discussion, I had the misconception that all taildraggers should land on the mains. I struggled being consist managing these maneuvers with the various types of taildraggers in my hanger (RV-8, Stinson 108 Flying Station Wagon, Piper J-3 Cub, Westland Lysander). But now, I respectfully consider the landing characteristics for each plane and its made a world of difference. Much thanks to you and Martin!
Been flying tailwheel for 42 years, this is probably the best description of the physics I have ever seen. Excellent job, learned a few things myself! Thank you Hans
Doug is one the most accomplished pilots I have ever known.. he is one of my idols, and I have flown alot of different planes from experimental to mach 2 jets.. Doug is awesome, people should listen to him about tailwheel aircraft.. nice video Martin.
@@martinpauly "'That's what Doug and I were hoping for - to create something meaningful for anyone starting (or getting back into) tailwheel flying." That was clear. I did my TW 18 months ago and (sadly) learned more in the video than I had learnt from the instructor. Great brush up before some more dual in an RV8
I taught myself to fly tail wheel aircraft. Put the plane on skis and flew about 15 hrs and than installed the wheels never looked back after. Cessna 140, 180, Stinson.
What an incredibly well dictated and valuable ground lesson. Thank you so much for sharing! I'm headed to an intensive tailwheel, uprt, and aerobatics course in two days and this is such great prep for me. Thanks again :)
A marvelous video, and great explanation. If you ever tour Iowa City, look up 1142 E court. My great grandfather built that house and owned the brickyard that made the bricks for the house, and many of the old brick pavers in the city. The house was completed in 1858 and has been nicely restored by a local attorney.
Sold......right after my IFR ticket....gonna-git’er-done..... also shows the value of a great instructor who can teach on the ground, not just in the air.
Martin, thanks for sharing this ground school session. Doug did a great job breaking down a concept that I 'knew', but never really 'owned'. He strikes me as a gem of an instructor. Keep it coming!
Hallo Martin, ich bin immer wieder sehr dankbar für die Einblicke, die Du in das Fliegen, aber auch in besondere Persönlichkeiten gewährst. Danke! Weiter so!
AWESOME info I am a Tailwheel pilot with just over 300 hrs in my T Craft bc12d/85....In Central Montana our average winds this time of year often are 15k or more, after 8 weeks of NO FLYING "I usually fly every day, I needed some encouragement and refreshing, awesome video.
Have 955 landings, doing wheelers on my short legged RV4. I thought the tail hitting first was not good, when attempting a 3 pointer. Best tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you.
A short leg RV-4 and some other taildraggers are no where near the stall attitude when the tailwheel touches first. In a full stall attitude the mains are a long ways from the ground, and when the tailwheel touches, the downward inertia causes the mains to hit hard and there is no way to stop it. This can damage the gear, or even spread it far enough to hit the prop. Therefore full stall landings are not recommended. They can be 3 pointed but one must take care to not let the angle get to high at touchdown.
Early in my private training I purchased a Luscombe 8A. Completed my certificate and spent a decade flying that thing. Prior to buying it, everybody recommended that I not buy that as my first plane. Narrow gear and squirrley they said. That plane and I worked together as one and it paved the way for me now owing a high performance, short coupled tail dragger (Maule) which I am also at one with.
Not a pilot but all of this makes a lot of sense. These would be great skills for any pilot to have in the arsenal. Doug really knows his stuff and has a great narration voice. Martin you also have a very good knowledge of these concepts already. Can't wait to see them in practice. Thanks for sharing.
Martin -- that demo with the bicycle wheel was eye opening. Gyroscopic procession is one thing to read about and "understand"...but seeing it put it into perspective for me. Thanks! Really looking forward to seeing the flight portion of your training.
Huge thanks to Martin and Doug for doing both the tail wheel and the multi engine training videos! Doug is a great instructor and Martin has mastered video editing.
Thank you for sharing. I am a 210hr instrument rated SEL pilot but have not flown in 6 years. I will be getting back in the air soon and will be ironing out my stick and rudder skills in a J-3. This video series is hugely beneficial, thank you.
I agree with previous commenters, this is the best explanation of tailwheel flying I have heard. My big takeaway was how if you have a choice a right crosswind is beneficial for takeoff. It makes sense but I have never heard it explained that way.
That Ground Briefing is probably the best I've ever seen. Great explanations to differentiate between the nose dragger and tail dragger during the "expensive speed" rollout. Excellent explanations of aerodynamics that separate the TW aircraft from the C-172 regarding adverse yaw and drag (especially for the older TW aircraft) and those left turning factors. Best of all was the use of question technique to engage the learner and prompt recall of principles and concepts. Well done !
When I was a kid, befriended Vincent Dieter. He had a '74 Bonanza F-33A. N711JA. He died when I was in basic training. Tracked down tail number, someone here in Florida crashed it. Too bad
Best explanation I've heard explaining all the dynamics effecting a tail wheel A/C, bar none. Incedentaly took my primary flight instructions in a 7ECA, loved that bird!!!
Thanks very much for posting this Martin, it's invaluable. I wish yt was around when Dad was cropdusting in an Agwagon in NZ, which is not flatland flying or more importantly is not flatland landing/taking off. He could have given a wealth of information on tailwheel handling on hills and undulating ground that adds another dimension to what Doug describes very well (and many thanks to him for sharing his expertise in a thoroughly accessible way)
What an amazing instructor. I got my tail wheel ticket earlier this year. It really does make you think differently about wind and how you use the stick and rudder. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.
Amazing instructor right there. I love how he explains why you’re doing something and not just what to do. And in a way one can actually remember! I fly a Piper SuperCub on a regular basis and I must say I absolutely love it. And I’m sure you’re gonna love flying tailwheel too! Looking forward to part 2, 3, 4,... of this series. Thanks for sharing
Doug Rozendaal : i am learning to fly in Canada and just watched your instruction with Martin! I am only in the AULA cat ( Light Sport in Canada ) and was nervous to look at tail wheel, but now I feel that is what I will move to once training is complete to learn better flying skills...with a proper instructor thank you
This is excellent ground school for tailwheel. I learned A LOT about flying in general. I've been considering tailwheel for a while (my wife just got hers) but now I'm absolutely going to do it as soon as possible to become a better pilot.
You're videos are great and very informative Martin and you are a gem of an instructor Doug! :-) The bicycle wheel demonstration and comparison to the P-51 propeller was a very eye opening demonstration. I am at the beginning of learning to fly in a tail wheel aircraft and loving it. This RUclips ground school lesson will help strengthen my training :-). Best regards, Christian
This video is the best explanation ever about tailwheel aircraft. This is exactly and literally what I needed in order to understand more about it and to improve my rudder skills. YOU'RE THE BEST. I LOVED IT.
Enjoyed the video and advice on landing with a direct crosswind. Did my training in a Decathlon in Texas. Landing in a cow pasture was some of the best training for me. J.L. Hibbert
I needed to watch this video in 1980, but neither RUclips nor instructors that were great at teaching were around. Plenty time builders and textbook knowledge, but lacking conceptual knowledge and practice. Great video and very nice airplanes hangared.
Great video. Thanks. I learned aerobatics in a Cap-10B some years ago. By far the most challenging aspects of the experience were the landings and takeoffs. It made me a better tricycle pilot but more importantly it vastly improved my confidence.
Yep ! He said it very well. My ratings. Singer engin land ,Conventional gear, high horsepower complex. Glider . Through in mountain flying. Getting this combination of ratings and experience makes you a much better pilot safer.
Those are all good things to learn about. More generally speaking, the desire to keep learning and continuously improve our skills is more important than any one particular skill of that list. - Martin
I am not a real pilot and unfortunately will probably never be. But I try my best at simming. I know it is not the same thing but it is the closest I will ever come. I have had a lot of issues with taildraggers and I frankly suck at landing them. This video changed all of that. I still suck, but now I can land the thing and not groundloop half of the time. :) The portion where the wind should come from when landing and taking off in a crosswind was very good! It also gave an excellent overview on the things/forces that come into play, in a good format. Thank you! take- care /Andy
Martin, I met you at SNF earlier this week. Your videos were very helpful in me getting my tailwheel endorsement last summer and eventually flying a Piper Pawnee towing gliders. Looking forward to more RUclips videos!
Wow there are some cool planes in that hangar. What a great lesson posted for posterity. Thank you Doug for teaching! Big AHA! moments here for this student. Really brings it home. Update one year later: I learned and got certified, I flew cross county and locally and I am still coming back for more depth and nuance on this topic. This video is without a doubt a key reference on the topic. Thank you!
Great video! I learned something new!! The discussion of which runway to select when it’s a direct 90° strong crosswind, and why the answer is different for takeoff vs landing.
I am transitioning from an Aeroprakt A32 (nosewheel) to a Savage Cub. The former is a beautiful ans nice modern LSA, but the latter has that Cub charm and off airport capabilities that makes it so much fun. These lessons has made it quite a bit clearer to me whats going on and how to handle it!
THANK YOU for sharing this! I flew tailwheel back in the late '70s and early '80s. Just finishing up a 35.5-year airline career. Recently acquired a 8KCAB Decathlon. After several takeoffs and landings, things have come together, BUT, this video answers questions that have been on my mind for many years.
What a professional Master Class on tailwheel flying. I will be watching this episode again over and over until I completely comprehend and assimilate all concepts.
Thank you, Daniel!
- Martin
Brilliant discussion on gyroscopic precession and P Factor ! That spinning bicycle wheel leaves nothing to the imagination. Worth it's weight in gold.
Seeing is believing, and feeling the bicycle wheel move leaves nothing to the imagination.
- Martin
That was a great "interactive" demonstration. The bicycle wheel. Otherwise it's hard to wrap your head around gyroscopic precession just by reading the AFH.
This is one of the best explanations about tail landing that I’ve ever seen. Very technical, clear and illustrative! Thank you very much
Glad we could help!
- Martin
@@martinpauly Couldn't agree more, excellent explanation that is applicable to all pilots
Agreed
Couldn't agree more!
This is literally the best explanation of tailwheel flying that I've ever heard. I've been flying tailwheel for over 25 years and have owned a Champ for the last 11 years...lots of information here that I never even thought about. This guy is a real instructor! Thanks so much for posting.
Thanks for the feedback, and I am glad you got something useful out of the video!
- Martin
Thank you for all the kind words. Martin has a great ability to catch the essence of the lesson and, while long by youtube standards, keep it relatively short.
Fantastic instruction. My normal mount is a Citabria, and never gave much thought to favoring right crosswinds on takeoff because of the left turning tendancy.
Thank you for this incredibly instructive video : it's one thing to be taught how to fly tailwheel, it's another to really understand what happens and for what reason. I will use this next time I fly the PA19 at my club.
Doug, I’m so glad I found this and am so grateful you provided such wonderful mentorship to me last summer, thank you for continuing to share your knowledge!
Thanks Doug! The first 5 mins of your discussion with Martin changed my perspective on how to take off and land....RC taildragger planes! The principles are the same. Before hearing your discussion, I had the misconception that all taildraggers should land on the mains. I struggled being consist managing these maneuvers with the various types of taildraggers in my hanger (RV-8, Stinson 108 Flying Station Wagon, Piper J-3 Cub, Westland Lysander). But now, I respectfully consider the landing characteristics for each plane and its made a world of difference.
Much thanks to you and Martin!
Been flying tailwheel for 42 years, this is probably the best description of the physics I have ever seen. Excellent job, learned a few things myself!
Thank you
Hans
Thank you, Hans - happy to hear that.
(Bist Du auch Deutscher?)
- Martin
Doug is one the most accomplished pilots I have ever known.. he is one of my idols, and I have flown alot of different planes from experimental to mach 2 jets.. Doug is awesome, people should listen to him about tailwheel aircraft.. nice video Martin.
I couldn't agree more - and I am grateful that Doug shares his knowledge and experience on some topics through these videos 👍
- Martin
In today's world of everyone's obsession with foreflight and glass cockpits, this video on stick and rudder flying is overly refreshing! Thanks gents!
This should be a mandatory watch for every Tailwheel Endorsement! I learned stuff I wish I would have known at the beginning of my tailwheel flying!
That's what Doug and I were hoping for - to create something meaningful for anyone starting (or getting back into) tailwheel flying.
- Martin
Was the Tailwind harder to fly than the plane you got your certification in?
@@kwittnebel easier actually. I got my endorsement in a Vagabond
@@MotoFlightGuy that is good news for us aspiring Tailwind pilots.
@@martinpauly "'That's what Doug and I were hoping for - to create something meaningful for anyone starting (or getting back into) tailwheel flying."
That was clear. I did my TW 18 months ago and (sadly) learned more in the video than I had learnt from the instructor. Great brush up before some more dual in an RV8
Exceptional video. I have been flying Tailwheels for about 25 years and I learned a few different things from this video. Well done.
I fly a tailwheel (Cessna 170) & this is one of the best explanations that I’ve ever heard. Anyone could learn a lot from Doc.
Fantastic video on tailwheel flying! Doug, you possess a wealth of insight and I appreciate the ability to sit under your instruction for 29 minutes.
Thank you, Curtis.
Best tail wheel video I've found so far. I want that guy teaching me!!
Thank you.
- Martin
I taught myself to fly tail wheel aircraft. Put the plane on skis and flew about 15 hrs and than installed the wheels never looked back after.
Cessna 140, 180, Stinson.
What an incredibly well dictated and valuable ground lesson. Thank you so much for sharing! I'm headed to an intensive tailwheel, uprt, and aerobatics course in two days and this is such great prep for me. Thanks again :)
Glad it was helpful!
- Martin
I could listen to that deep calming voice all day
A marvelous video, and great explanation. If you ever tour Iowa City, look up 1142 E court. My great grandfather built that house and owned the brickyard that made the bricks for the house, and many of the old brick pavers in the city. The house was completed in 1858 and has been nicely restored by a local attorney.
Thanks, Brian.
- Martin
Several good explanations I hadn’t heard before.
Glad we could help, Bill!
- Martin
Sold......right after my IFR ticket....gonna-git’er-done..... also shows the value of a great instructor who can teach on the ground, not just in the air.
Martin, thanks for sharing this ground school session. Doug did a great job breaking down a concept that I 'knew', but never really 'owned'. He strikes me as a gem of an instructor. Keep it coming!
Indeed, Andy - he is a fabulous instructor, and I am fortunate to learn from him.
- Martin
Excellent instructor. Well worth the watch.
Who needs FAA publications when you have Martin and Doug!
Great video Martin!
(i'm still gonna read the books)
:)
Hallo Martin, ich bin immer wieder sehr dankbar für die Einblicke, die Du in das Fliegen, aber auch in besondere Persönlichkeiten gewährst. Danke! Weiter so!
What a great video. Doug has a great way of breaking down the complexity into simple to understand, bite sized chunks. Thank-you both for the lessons
Glad you enjoyed it, Ian.
- Martin
AWESOME info I am a Tailwheel pilot with just over 300 hrs in my T Craft bc12d/85....In Central Montana our average winds this time of year often are 15k or more, after 8 weeks of NO FLYING "I usually fly every day, I needed some encouragement and refreshing, awesome video.
Have 955 landings, doing wheelers on my short legged RV4. I thought the tail hitting first was not good, when attempting a 3 pointer. Best tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you.
A short leg RV-4 and some other taildraggers are no where near the stall attitude when the tailwheel touches first. In a full stall attitude the mains are a long ways from the ground, and when the tailwheel touches, the downward inertia causes the mains to hit hard and there is no way to stop it. This can damage the gear, or even spread it far enough to hit the prop. Therefore full stall landings are not recommended. They can be 3 pointed but one must take care to not let the angle get to high at touchdown.
Early in my private training I purchased a Luscombe 8A. Completed my certificate and spent a decade flying that thing. Prior to buying it, everybody recommended that I not buy that as my first plane. Narrow gear and squirrley they said. That plane and I worked together as one and it paved the way for me now owing a high performance, short coupled tail dragger (Maule) which I am also at one with.
Looks like the Luscombe ended up being a good choice for you, Kirk. 👍
- Martin
Great content. I've been flying a RV6 for 15 years and learned a few pointers I've never considered before.
Not a pilot but all of this makes a lot of sense. These would be great skills for any pilot to have in the arsenal. Doug really knows his stuff and has a great narration voice. Martin you also have a very good knowledge of these concepts already. Can't wait to see them in practice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Bill. I am fortunate that Doug is sharing some of his vast knowledge with me.
- Martin
Martin -- that demo with the bicycle wheel was eye opening. Gyroscopic procession is one thing to read about and "understand"...but seeing it put it into perspective for me. Thanks! Really looking forward to seeing the flight portion of your training.
Huge thanks to Martin and Doug for doing both the tail wheel and the multi engine training videos!
Doug is a great instructor and Martin has mastered video editing.
Our pleasure, Tim! Glad you like the result.
- Martin
Thank you for sharing. I am a 210hr instrument rated SEL pilot but have not flown in 6 years. I will be getting back in the air soon and will be ironing out my stick and rudder skills in a J-3. This video series is hugely beneficial, thank you.
Glad we could help you, Christopher, and best of luck for getting proficient again!
- Martin
I agree with previous commenters, this is the best explanation of tailwheel flying I have heard. My big takeaway was how if you have a choice a right crosswind is beneficial for takeoff. It makes sense but I have never heard it explained that way.
Thank you, David.
- Martin
That Ground Briefing is probably the best I've ever seen. Great explanations to differentiate between the nose dragger and tail dragger during the "expensive speed" rollout. Excellent explanations of aerodynamics that separate the TW aircraft from the C-172 regarding adverse yaw and drag (especially for the older TW aircraft) and those left turning factors. Best of all was the use of question technique to engage the learner and prompt recall of principles and concepts. Well done !
Thanks, Bob - glad you enjoyed the lesson.
- Martin
Great timing. I start tailwheel training in 3 weeks.
Outstanding presentation. Great example of gyroscopic precession. I'll be watching you, thanks
Thanks, Christopher.
- Martin
When I was a kid, befriended Vincent Dieter. He had a '74 Bonanza F-33A. N711JA. He died when I was in basic training.
Tracked down tail number, someone here in Florida crashed it. Too bad
Thank you very much for this video. Doug's briefing is crystal clear, so neat and up to the point!
Agreed, Denis.
- Martin
Best explanation I've heard explaining all the dynamics effecting a tail wheel A/C, bar none. Incedentaly took my primary flight instructions in a 7ECA, loved that bird!!!
Thank you, Bill! Do you still have that Citabria, or what do you fly these days?
- Martin
did mine in an RV7.
look forward to doing more
Outstanding explanation of tail wheel aerodynamics. Doug is the man.
Yes, he is!
- Martin
Just started my tailwheel training and my instructor told me to go through your two part videos first. Thanks for the efforts!
I hope it helped!
- Martin
Doug has a fantastic manner of teaching, great video. Thanks.
Outstanding video, more of these please with Doug in them.
Thanks very much for posting this Martin, it's invaluable. I wish yt was around when Dad was cropdusting in an Agwagon in NZ, which is not flatland flying or more importantly is not flatland landing/taking off. He could have given a wealth of information on tailwheel handling on hills and undulating ground that adds another dimension to what Doug describes very well (and many thanks to him for sharing his expertise in a thoroughly accessible way)
Incredible. Never thought (or was taught) so much regarding gyroscopic effect and other factors
I am very greatful to have started out in a tail wheel airplane. An Aeronca Champ. Such a blast to fly!!
Similarly, I started in gliders. You and I both know what the rudder is for 👍
- Martin
@@martinpauly ha most certainly
Brilliant, thanks for making this ! Valuable training
What an amazing instructor. I got my tail wheel ticket earlier this year. It really does make you think differently about wind and how you use the stick and rudder. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.
Great to hear, Andy!
- Martin
Amazing instructor right there. I love how he explains why you’re doing something and not just what to do. And in a way one can actually remember!
I fly a Piper SuperCub on a regular basis and I must say I absolutely love it. And I’m sure you’re gonna love flying tailwheel too!
Looking forward to part 2, 3, 4,... of this series.
Thanks for sharing
In my opinion the best video on the subject!
Tomorrow I will get my Tailwheel briefing, I am very excited and feel super prepared.
Excellent - how did it go?
Absolutely spot-on advice and knowlege.
Glad you enjoyed this video!
- Martin
Thank u so much for this video. I watched both and u couldn't go wrong having Doug for an CFI. Wow, learned a lot. Thanx again!
Best Tail dragger ground school one could have
Thank you very much!
- Martin
Doug Rozendaal : i am learning to fly in Canada and just watched your instruction with Martin! I am only in the AULA cat ( Light Sport in Canada ) and was nervous to look at tail wheel, but now I feel that is what I will move to once training is complete to learn better flying skills...with a proper instructor thank you
Really appreciate the slow step by step approach and touching all the bases. Learning to fly RV's and this is invaluable info. Nice job.
Thanks!
- Martin
This is excellent ground school for tailwheel. I learned A LOT about flying in general. I've been considering tailwheel for a while (my wife just got hers) but now I'm absolutely going to do it as soon as possible to become a better pilot.
Good - that's why we made the video, to encourage people to get that kind of training.
- Martin
You're videos are great and very informative Martin and you are a gem of an instructor Doug! :-) The bicycle wheel demonstration and comparison to the P-51 propeller was a very eye opening demonstration. I am at the beginning of learning to fly in a tail wheel aircraft and loving it. This RUclips ground school lesson will help strengthen my training :-). Best regards, Christian
It’s a lot to get your head around.
Seat of the pants experience and a wonderful instructor.
Glad you enjoyed the lesson.
- Martin
This video is the best explanation ever about tailwheel aircraft. This is exactly and literally what I needed in order to understand more about it and to improve my rudder skills. YOU'RE THE BEST. I LOVED IT.
Thank you, Ahmed. Happy Landings!
- Martin
I'll probably never fly a plane, but videos like these are still super fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing this, looking forward to more
Glad you like it, Jackson. Maybe one day you can experience it for real in an airplane!
- Martin
Enjoyed the video and advice on landing with a direct crosswind. Did my training in a Decathlon in Texas. Landing in a cow pasture was some of the best training for me. J.L. Hibbert
Glad you enjoyed this one, James. Decathlons are a lot of fun, aren't they?
- Martin
Excellent explanation of crosswind landings, never heard or seen it explained this way!
Makes perfect sense once you think about it this way, doesn't it? And not just in tailwheel airplanes, by the way!
- Martin
Excellent tail wheel lesson for all pilots! Thanks
This is awesome! Thank you, Doug, for explaining these things so succinctly, and thank you, Martin, for showing us Doug's wisdom! I love this channel!
Awesome stuff, Martin! Thank you. Doug is the best.
Excellent information for all pilots.
Elegant is a good word. 😎
Very informative video, Thanks Martin! Love the Mr. Mulligan behind you guys!
I needed to watch this video in 1980, but neither RUclips nor instructors that were great at teaching were around. Plenty time builders and textbook knowledge, but lacking conceptual knowledge and practice. Great video and very nice airplanes hangared.
Awesome video as always Martin. And once again I’ve learned something from the master, Doug Rozendaal!’
Fantastic thorough explanation.
Thank you, Dani - glad you found it helpful.
- Martin
WOW! Outstanding explanation of all the factors involved in tail wheel performance. Thank you! We’ll done.
Thank you, Scott.
- Martin
Great video. Thanks. I learned aerobatics in a Cap-10B some years ago. By far the most challenging aspects of the experience were the landings and takeoffs. It made me a better tricycle pilot but more importantly it vastly improved my confidence.
Excellent commentary that I haven't seen anywhere else.
Thank you, Steve.
- Martin
Some of your best content, Martin.
Yep ! He said it very well. My ratings. Singer engin land ,Conventional gear, high horsepower complex. Glider . Through in mountain flying. Getting this combination of ratings and experience makes you a much better pilot safer.
Those are all good things to learn about. More generally speaking, the desire to keep learning and continuously improve our skills is more important than any one particular skill of that list.
- Martin
I am not a real pilot and unfortunately will probably never be. But I try my best at simming. I know it is not the same thing but it is the closest I will ever come. I have had a lot of issues with taildraggers and I frankly suck at landing them. This video changed all of that. I still suck, but now I can land the thing and not groundloop half of the time. :) The portion where the wind should come from when landing and taking off in a crosswind was very good! It also gave an excellent overview on the things/forces that come into play, in a good format. Thank you! take- care /Andy
Happy to help, Andy, and I hope you'll keep having fun in the sim!
- Martin
Martin, I met you at SNF earlier this week. Your videos were very helpful in me getting my tailwheel endorsement last summer and eventually flying a Piper Pawnee towing gliders. Looking forward to more RUclips videos!
Thanks for saying hi, and all the best for flying taildraggers!
- Martin
Wow there are some cool planes in that hangar. What a great lesson posted for posterity. Thank you Doug for teaching! Big AHA! moments here for this student. Really brings it home.
Update one year later: I learned and got certified, I flew cross county and locally and I am still coming back for more depth and nuance on this topic. This video is without a doubt a key reference on the topic.
Thank you!
Excellent - clear concise explanations
Looking forward to the Taylorcraft flying.
He is a good Instructor!
I agree! 👍
- Martin
Great video! I learned something new!! The discussion of which runway to select when it’s a direct 90° strong crosswind, and why the answer is different for takeoff vs landing.
Best video of explaining Tailwheel so far👍🏻
Glad you found the video helpful!
- Martin
Very good video and explanations from Doug, thank you
Glad it was helpful, Vilhjalmur.
- Martin
thank you so much. I keep learning after 40 yrs of flying, so awesome !
That's the spirit, Denis. In flying, we should never stop learning.
- Martin
Thank you for sharing this lesson!
You are welcome!
- Martin
I am transitioning from an Aeroprakt A32 (nosewheel) to a Savage Cub. The former is a beautiful ans nice modern LSA, but the latter has that Cub charm and off airport capabilities that makes it so much fun. These lessons has made it quite a bit clearer to me whats going on and how to handle it!
Glad to hear this was helpful for you.
- Martin
Great way of explaining things.
Glad it was helpful!
- Martin
Wow, such a concise yet detailed lesson!
Glad you enjoyed it.
- Martin
Thank you for sharing this. I had seen this before, but rewatching again since I'll be starting my tailwheel training next week.
looks like Tailwheel study is a must of mastering airplane fly. these stick and rudder skill serves all airplanes
Yes. If you want to improve your airplane skills, learning to fly a tailwheel airplane is a good way to do that.
Excellent!!
I think you covered everything, well done!
Thank you, happy to hear that!
- Martin
THANK YOU for sharing this! I flew tailwheel back in the late '70s and early '80s. Just finishing up a 35.5-year airline career. Recently acquired a 8KCAB Decathlon. After several takeoffs and landings, things have come together, BUT, this video answers questions that have been on my mind for many years.
This is one of the best aviation videos and explanations I've ever seen, thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, Adam. Thanks for the kind words.
- Martin
Looking forward to the flight portion. I learned to fly in a Taylorcraft L2M - about 15 years after getting my license in tri-gear.
Great video!
Loved every minute of it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Absolutely excellent lesson...
Thank you, Michael.
- Martin
Nice video again Martin!
Exceptional ground lesson! A great refresher as I am planning to revisit tailwheel flight after several years of my endorsement! Thanks!
Thank you, David.
- Martin
Hey Doug... after 50 years of flying taildraggers, you’ve finally explained what I’ve been doing!!
Brilliant and so simple explanation.