Just starting out
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:49 pm
I’m looking at getting into GA and tailwheel flying specifically. Based on what I want my plane to do, I’m starting to focus in on a Maule.
I started flying in 1992 in the navy. In addition to 22 years of military flying, I’ve been flying a 737 with the airlines for the past 15. I have my tailwheel endorsement, which I got in a Super Decathlon, but no other tailwheel experience.
I definitely want some Maule-specific instruction and I’m trying to figure out if that is best done before or after buying my own plane. Any current suggestions on instructors?
I live in Colorado west of Denver. I eventually want to get into back country flying, but I’m also interested in being able to take my family around the country, airport-to-airport (wife, 2 boys ~750# including me). Based on what I’ve read, I’m thinking the 180 might not be enough engine. Any recommendations between 235 & 260? I’m thinking M7. M9 might be great, but not seeing too many of those.
More questions to follow I’m sure, but thanks in advance for any advice to get me started. -Cosmo
I started flying in 1992 in the navy. In addition to 22 years of military flying, I’ve been flying a 737 with the airlines for the past 15. I have my tailwheel endorsement, which I got in a Super Decathlon, but no other tailwheel experience.
I definitely want some Maule-specific instruction and I’m trying to figure out if that is best done before or after buying my own plane. Any current suggestions on instructors?
I live in Colorado west of Denver. I eventually want to get into back country flying, but I’m also interested in being able to take my family around the country, airport-to-airport (wife, 2 boys ~750# including me). Based on what I’ve read, I’m thinking the 180 might not be enough engine. Any recommendations between 235 & 260? I’m thinking M7. M9 might be great, but not seeing too many of those.
More questions to follow I’m sure, but thanks in advance for any advice to get me started. -Cosmo