Webinar Video: Tailwheel and Backcountry Flying Tips, with Patty Wagstaff
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Interested in earning a tailwheel endorsement, or exploring the exciting world of backcountry flying? Enjoy this free webinar video with Patty Wagstaff for a fun and educational discussion of what it takes to get started and stay safe. You know Patty as one of the world’s greatest aerobatic pilots, but she’s also an experienced bush pilot, having flown extensively in Alaska and Africa. She shares the real world tips she’s learned through decades of flying in some of the world’s most extreme conditions.
Topics include:
– Basics of tailwheel flying
– Short and soft field takeoff/landing techniques
– Backcountry weather planning
– Landing surface variables, including gravel bars and snow
– What gear to bring along
– Slips and advanced maneuvers
– Mountain flying and high-density altitude ops
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