My brother-in-law is looking to get his PPL and I suggested that he try and start flying a taildragger from the start - if at all possible. He is just finishing school at Humbolt and has time to focus his energy on it and not drag it out for the next year or two. Any suggestions that I can pass along to him as far as quality instruction in the Eureka area? I will get him to join BCP and not lurk around so he himself can enjoy all the pearls of wisdom from all the fine folks on BCP.
Thanks

Humboldt State, Class of '76.

Our motto; "Humboldt State, where the men are men, and so are the women."

Gump

I flew several member of an Ultimate Frisbee team to a tournament in Eureka back in the 80s. There were so many mind altering chemicals circulating there I don't know if anybody was able to tell men from women or beasts. On the way back to Portland we had to land in Newport because St. Helens was spewing ash again and we couldn't fly through it. Had to hitch-hike the rest of the way home. Interesting memories, but no meaningful advice about instruction there despite the fact that everyone was "flying high" back then...

I don't have any suggestions Greg, but wanted to say that this is why we need to keep adding to this:

https://www.backcountrypilot.org/knowle ... ctors-list

Not sure if he does ppl training. Gives tailwheel instruction in his J-3 though at very reasonable rates. Just down the road from you in Garberville.

Fred Baron

707 923 2432

Garberville, CA

You could try this woman, home based in Eureka I think. Send her an email.
Flew with her 30+ years ago. She's good.

http://tailwheelcfi.com/

I imagine if a flight school had a tail wheel plane to give primary instruction in, the hull insurance would be out of sight if they let you do your first solo in it.

I knew a guy that would give instruction in a TW Beach 18. He would not let you solo.

Tim