Still working on my PPL, zero time in a tail dragger. Wanted to ask if anyone flies in the southern California area. Im looking to ride along on some grass/dirt landings . Willing to pay the fuel bill, wash the plane, barbeque for you....what ever.
Im planning on going this route as soon as I get my license and want to just get some fun in

Also looking for a ride to High Sierra fly in . I will have my ticket by then. If I cant fly there I will be driving/camping in my truck so I can bring fuel if I go that route

Thanks

Best thing to do is go buy a taildragger and learn to fly in it...Will take longer, but you'll be a better pilot....I bought a new Maule in 1985 for $29K and then accumulated 1800 hours before flying a nosegear..

I was/am in the same boat here in Colorado. If you can afford it, I would buy a tailwheel plane and learn in it as well! I asked this same question and got some great responses and have meet some awesome people. I have been up many times and have become good friends with a pilot from here.

good luck! maybe you can save me a parking spot (camper probably) for next HSF

also good luck on your ticket, 30hrs here.

Got an Instructor for my Tail wheel endorsement, but got to finish my PPL first. Talked Saturday with the guy who will be teaching me. Dave Derby at KSEE . Has two Citabria's . Get my first ride in one March 30th. Already looking at Trade-a-plane, Barnstormers and Controller

Just need to get that check ride done

Sierrasplitter, is your avatar Shepard Pass?

That pic is Hollywood Chute on Red Cone Bowl in the Mammoth Lakes area

Another Question- Thoughts on a Cessna 140 I have been told its too underpowered , don't even look at one

Second Question - Outdoor storage. I don't think I can swing the cost of a plane and hangar. Is owning a Citabria out of the question if it sits outdoors? In Southern California?
Stay with a metal wing if storing outdoors?

sierrasplitter wrote:Another Question- Thoughts on a Cessna 140 I have been told its too underpowered , don't even look at one

Look for one with a bigger engine. There’s a guy named Dustin down in Tehatchapi (flying fiddler here on BCP I think) who does a whole lot of awesome flying in his 120. He has an O-200 though which helps out a little.

I have a few hundred hours in my dad’s 120 with a 125hp O-290 and it’s a great performing little airplane.

There always seems to be a few 120/140s for sale with either an O-200, O-235, or O-290. If you can pick one up for cheap (which you usually can) I certainly wouldn’t rule one out.