Title:
(EAA Chapter 691 and NMPA) Flying Tailwheels - Whats the Big Deal?
Topic:
An Introduction to the Training, Skills, and Challenges Involved in Learning to Fly Tailwheel Aircraft
Brief Description:
Flying a tailwheel airplane does not require a super pilot, but it does require training, learning new skills, and a refined proficiency with normal flight skills. We will examine those skills as well as some exercises for developing them, and discuss common mistakes. The tricycle-gear pilot relaxes at touchdown, whereas touchdown starts the high-workload phase of a tailwheel landing. Tailwheel flying is seat-of-the-pants flying that requires more muscle memory than book knowledge. Per the FAA, a tailwheel endorsement requires proficiency with three-point and wheel takeoffs and landings, with crosswinds, and with go-arounds. In practical terms, a student has earned the endorsement when he or she stops scaring the instructor during landings.
Presented by John Lorenz (CFII/MEII), New Mexico Pilots Association
Select Number:
SW01147402
Location of Seminar:
Los Alamos County Airport
1040 Airport Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Directions to Venue:
Meeting will be in the Los Alamos County Airport terminal building. From East Rd (NM 502) turn north on Airport Road and follow it to the parking lots at the end. FREE parking is available for transient aicraft.
Arrive starting around 9:30 for coffee, donuts, and conversation! EAA Chapter 691 will conduct a brief meeting of its membership at 10:00, followed by John's presentation at 10:30.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KLAM
Seating:
36
seats at the facility,
22
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Los Alamos County for the use of their facilities. Meeting is sponsored by EAA Chapter 691 and the New Mexico Pilots Association.
EAA Chapter 691 (EAAChapter691.org) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving northern New Mexico with objectives to support and promote general aviation, flight safety, and R&D on emerging technologies including electric aircraft. It also focuses on education on aircraft construction and maintenance, STEM education for youth, and providing opportunities for introductory flights through the Young Eagles program.
The New Mexico Pilots Association (nmpilots.org) is a grass roots organization of members with a passion for general aviation in New Mexico. Its mission is promoting general aviation, aviation safety, pilot camaraderie, and preservation of airfields and airspace. NMPA is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an affiliate state member of the United States Pilots Association.
John Lorenz is a CFII/MEII with a glider rating, an interest in sand-lot acrobatics, and over 2500 hours of being scared witless while giving instruction in tailwheel airplanes. He has taught the NMPA Back Country Clinic and helped with the NMPA Mountain Flying Clinic. He had a 26-year career as a geologist for Sandia National Laboratories, followed by another 17 years as a consulting geologist. He is currently incompletely retired from consulting but still teaches flying.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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