The above is the tail to a pretty cool Cessna 120 that a previous student is now interested in buying. This represents one of the coolest things about being a CFI the ability to change peoples lives. I gave this student his tailwheel endorsement no small feat in this day in age, we did it in a 47 Aeronca Champ that had heal brakes, needed a hand start, and if you pushed the throttle to quick your engine would fail. In two words... Old School. We putted along and had our not so glorious moments but there was no better feeling for him or I on that last wheel landing with one wheel on the ground into the wind and the tail soaring triumphantly 3 feet above the ground. It was his moment, an awesome one and now that he's looking for more, more moments in time with a tailwheel where you feel that you are not only flying but that you are really a pilot. As nearly any pilot will tell you that has flown one go get some tailwheel training it will make you a better and a more appreciative aviator. As always happy flying and see you up there.

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