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    The Compleat Taildragger Pilot The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
    Rated 4.77777777778/5 based on 9 customer reviews
    Product description: Here’s the first new book on taildragger flying we’ve seen in several years. Covers ground operations, torque, p-factor, takeoffs, landings and crosswind operations. Written by a CFI with 38 years of taildragger flying experience, The Compleat Taildragger Pilot can save you time and money on a taildragger checkout. Also includes a special section for taildragger flight instructors. Black and white illustrations, approx. 260 pages, paperback.
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    The Compleat Taildragger Pilot

    Price: $24.95
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    Here’s the first new book on taildragger flying we’ve seen in several years. Covers ground operations, torque, p-factor, takeoffs, landings and crosswind operations. Written by a CFI with 38 years of taildragger flying experience, The Compleat Taildragger Pilot can save you time and money on a taildragger checkout. Also includes a special section for taildragger flight instructors. Black and white illustrations, approx. 260 pages, paperback.



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    9

    Date - 1-23-2012

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Classic!

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    Location - Glen Allen, VA

    Date - 8-3-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
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    Information on operating a taildragger is very informative and easy to understand.

    Date - 1-22-2010

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    easy to understand, great detail.

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    none

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    much better than any video's that i've seen

    Date - 7-1-2009

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Date - 2-7-2009

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Thorough discussions, good perspectives

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    No videos to show examples

    General Comments

    Good book. I'll have a better feel for the value of the manual after I start flying conventional gear airplanes.

    Date - 7-29-2008

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    I am a high time tricycle gear pilot learning to fly tail draggers. This was a good book to buy. It had good drawings explaining how a tail dragger works.

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    Date - 6-3-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Thorough. Easy to read. Lots of illustrations. sections on theory, practical advice, suggested framework for getting the tailwheel endorsement, and section for instructors.

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    Nothing comes to mind

    General Comments

    Highly recommended if you looking into getting a tailwheel endorsement.

    Date - 11-30-2007

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    As a CFI I was very happy with the way the author explained things throughout the book. Easy to read, easy to comprehend. I would highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a tailwheel endorsement or for any pilot looking to perfect their flying skills.

    Date - 10-31-2007

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    This book is probably best directed toward the pilot transitioning from tricycle gear to tailwheel. In this sense it is a really complete reference for the tailwheel transition - in my case it paralleled my CFI's instruction almost exactly.

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    The book really focuses on the fundamentals of tailwheel flying. Although there are some nuggets of information regarding different tailwheel aircraft it would have been good to have a more expanded section.

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    Great book. Good value.

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