I give tailwheel training in a 1946 J3 Cub out at KSNC. We have a ton of fun in the Cub. I get a lot of students who just want that extra confidence of stick and rudder flying and really understanding adverse yaw. Plus learning to fly in a cub is a great stepping stone to some of the funnest airplanes available.
Neato. Never flown a J3 but flown with a few guys that had them and was really impressed how well an underpowered airplane can perform when flown by the right pilot.
How about some wheel landings?! Especially in crosswinds, landing on one main wheel and keep it tracking down the centerline of the runway... that's real stick and rudder flying.
I just had my very first flight in a J3 last week and I am working towards my tailwheel as well. I started my flying adventure only last June and got my private certificate in November. I have been challenging myself with wrapping up my instrument rating and continuing with my commercial rating. I have watched your videos throughout learning how to fly. I appreciate it and keep learning!
I did my initial flight training in the J3 Cub. I had logged 300 take offs and landing on the grass before ever landing on asphalt. Transitioned to the Cherokee 140 to complete my training. I still remember at how quickly the J3 jumped off the ground on my first solo. Still miss flying the Cub!
Jason, I’ve been challenging myself with my instrument training. It’s been so much fun. But, my dream is owning one of those old birds. Cub, Champ, Chief...the are so appealing.
My dad (years ago) worked in the insurance industry, and his company (I think at that time was St. Paul Fire and Marine) underwrote the liability insurance of a doctor or lawyer who was learning to fly. Well, the person was learning to fly a “tail-dragger,” and when you land one of those, you have to pull back on the stick to settle the tail on the ground at landing: He kept on pushing the stick forward. Long story short: He kept pushing me the stick forward, he nosed the plane forward, the propeller caught the ground, and he flipped the plane upside down on the runway. LOL…he climbed out of the upside-down plane, and he was done with flying. 😂
Right on! All pilots should have to put their first ten hour in a Cub where all they can see is the two engine instrument and the instructor's back. IMHO, learning to fly in one of the new LSAs is an invitation for disaster. They get so wrapped up in glass panels and procedures that they never learn basic stick and rudder flying. That's why the accident rate in LSAs is so high.
Taildragging makes me smile too! =) Great vid. Can't wait to fly a Cub sometime. Challenges for 2018, finish my PPL, get my glider rating, then glider tow endorsement, and get checked out in the Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly.
In 2018 my challenge will be starting a Private Pilot course... I want it so much, but my reality makes it a challenge... That I will not give up until I finish it!
Nice plane. :-) In 2018 I want to fly further afield in my own plane. Summer 2017 was a near write off due to a disastrous forest fire season with poor visibility. Fingers crossed on this summer being better.
Jason,Nice video. What an inspiration! Tomorrow , I will be starting my tail wheel endorsement training and this video has definitely helped get an idea and learn about few of the requirements for this endorsement. Thanks Again!
My challenge: being a 20 hour student and forcing myself to take a plane out first time solo, no instructor, for the first time. I thought sure I was gonna die.
The smile on your face tells me everything I need to know about some good old grass roots flying.
Despite never flown it, this is my favorite plane! One thing I noticed... it kept a smile on your face for the hole time!!
Nice video Jason. Soloed a '46 champ after 6 hours as a 16 yr old in 1975. Just got back in the seat after 38 yrs, this time a diamond da 40!
I give tailwheel training in a 1946 J3 Cub out at KSNC. We have a ton of fun in the Cub. I get a lot of students who just want that extra confidence of stick and rudder flying and really understanding adverse yaw. Plus learning to fly in a cub is a great stepping stone to some of the funnest airplanes available.
Neato. Never flown a J3 but flown with a few guys that had them and was really impressed how well an underpowered airplane can perform when flown by the right pilot.
Ah, like a Kitfox....gotcha ; }
How about some wheel landings?! Especially in crosswinds, landing on one main wheel and keep it tracking down the centerline of the runway... that's real stick and rudder flying.
I’m a CFI that hasn’t been a “student” in awhile. I’m adding my tailwheel next week and am ready to be humbled and learn :)
I just had my very first flight in a J3 last week and I am working towards my tailwheel as well. I started my flying adventure only last June and got my private certificate in November. I have been challenging myself with wrapping up my instrument rating and continuing with my commercial rating. I have watched your videos throughout learning how to fly. I appreciate it and keep learning!
Beautiful. That is the kind of flying that drew me in the first place..
I did my initial flight training in the J3 Cub. I had logged 300 take offs and landing on the grass before ever landing on asphalt. Transitioned to the Cherokee 140 to complete my training. I still remember at how quickly the J3 jumped off the ground on my first solo. Still miss flying the Cub!
My first solo flight was on my 16th birthday in a Cub and a forced landing off field at that. My first real lesson in carburetor ice.
Just flew a bonanza in IMC with gusts to 30 today after half a year of 172's, gotta admit, definitely got the adrenaline going!
Jason, I’ve been challenging myself with my instrument training. It’s been so much fun. But, my dream is owning one of those old birds. Cub, Champ, Chief...the are so appealing.
Adding glider rating! The very basic stick and rudder flying training!
My dad (years ago) worked in the insurance industry, and his company (I think at that time was St. Paul Fire and Marine) underwrote the liability insurance of a doctor or lawyer who was learning to fly. Well, the person was learning to fly a “tail-dragger,” and when you land one of those, you have to pull back on the stick to settle the tail on the ground at landing: He kept on pushing the stick forward. Long story short: He kept pushing me the stick forward, he nosed the plane forward, the propeller caught the ground, and he flipped the plane upside down on the runway. LOL…he climbed out of the upside-down plane, and he was done with flying. 😂
Taking my private pilot training in my fathers 1948 Piper PA14 Family Cruiser. Yes-Haw is right!!
Working towards IFR rating... quite challenging. And just got my Part 107 Commercial Drone cert!
They should be doing more primary training in cubs and champs.
Right on! All pilots should have to put their first ten hour in a Cub where all they can see is the two engine instrument and the instructor's back. IMHO, learning to fly in one of the new LSAs is an invitation for disaster. They get so wrapped up in glass panels and procedures that they never learn basic stick and rudder flying. That's why the accident rate in LSAs is so high.
I learned on a 90hp Champ out of a 2200 ft grass strip. If you can do that, you can fly out of anywhere.
Trying to nail my aiming point on landings during touch-n-go's, in a piper archer is what I'm working on :)
Sweet plane man, I see your planes every-now and then at Williston where I'm doing my instrument training!!
Taildragging makes me smile too! =) Great vid. Can't wait to fly a Cub sometime. Challenges for 2018, finish my PPL, get my glider rating, then glider tow endorsement, and get checked out in the Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly.
I'm a student getting close to my test. Crosswind landings!!! need more practice big time
Aileron into that wind, rudder as needed opposite, wind side gear down first and transition those pedals smoothly! You’ll get it
In 2018 my challenge will be starting a Private Pilot course... I want it so much, but my reality makes it a challenge... That I will not give up until I finish it!
Nice plane. :-)
In 2018 I want to fly further afield in my own plane. Summer 2017 was a near write off due to a disastrous forest fire season with poor visibility. Fingers crossed on this summer being better.
My brother and I own a 46 J-3 a dream to fly!
What an awesome plane! Thanks for watching!
Stick, rudder,and a little seat of the pants. Grass landings are loads of fun!
You should try my 1937 J-2 Cub with Continental A-40 with 37 hp, single mag. you will think the J-3 is a rocket ship.
James E. Wagner JR. I had a Jodel D-9 with an a40. I know what you are talking about.
I love the drone shots! My goal is to get the instrument written behind me!
Jason,Nice video. What an inspiration! Tomorrow , I will be starting my tail wheel endorsement training and this video has definitely helped get an idea and learn about few of the requirements for this endorsement. Thanks Again!
I’m going for that complex endorsement after I finish my PPL on Monday
That is one peace of beautiful machiney!
My favourite airplane ever
Great video! Just had to share.
Vintage power and style
This video is confusing to me. Why did the pitch of the engine never change?
He added the engine noise in post production so you can hear him talk
It doesnt get better than flying a cub!
Finding the money to finish my private pilot certificate
It took me 3 yrs to get my PPL. Not because it was difficult but because it cost a small fortune.
Dude that was so damn cool
Jason Schappert aka Joe Cool
"heehaa!" :')
Nice
Yee-Haw
Taildraggers seem like a challenge
Instrument training, yee haw!!
Yeehaw!
My challenge: being a 20 hour student and forcing myself to take a plane out first time solo, no instructor, for the first time. I thought sure I was gonna die.