Services

Tailwheel aircraft demand precision, coordination, and discipline. Flying Sparks offers comprehensive tailwheel training, designed to help pilots:

• Learn the takeoff and landing techniques unique to conventional-gear aircraft

• Master ground handling and directional control

• Build confidence in tailwheel aircraft

Training is ideal for pilots seeking a tailwheel endorsement as well as those looking to knock off the rust and refresh existing tailwheel skills.

Upset recovery training builds confidence and deepens a pilot’s understanding of aircraft behavior at the edge of the flight envelope. Flying Sparks provides training that emphasizes:

• A foundational understanding of aerodynamics and the roles it plays when you find yourself  not quite straight and level
  
  

The Citabria is a classic tailwheel aircraft that rewards proper stick-and-rudder skills. Flying Sparks provides Citabria transition training for pilots who are:

• New to the Citabria aircraft

• Transitioning from tricycle-gear or other tailwheel aircraft

• Seeking greater confidence and proficiency in the Citabria

Training focuses on aircraft-specific handling characteristics, emergency procedures, energy management, and overall aircraft familiarity to ensure safe, confident operation.