TAILWHEEL TRAINING
Learn the Tailwheel. Master the Airplane.
Tailwheel Endorsements • Stick-and-Rudder Skills • Super Decathlon N2JG
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tailwheel Training That Builds Real Aircraft Control
Tailwheel flying requires precision, coordination and an understanding of how the aircraft responds as speed and energy change.
WETSU Aviation provides structured tailwheel training and endorsements in the Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon N2JG.
Training progresses from fundamental aircraft control through takeoffs, three-point and wheel landings, crosswind work, short-field techniques and emergency procedures.
WETSU AVIATION
Aircraft:
Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon
Registration:
N2JG
Training:
Tailwheel • Aerobatic • Upset • Backcountry
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Fundamentals
Ground-loop theory
Center of gravity differences
Energy transfer
Taxi techniques & directional control
Takeoffs & Landings
Normal takeoffs
Three-point landings
Airspeed & pitch control
Power management
Crosswind Skills
Crosswind landings
Forward slips & slipping turns
Wheel to 3-point transitions
Wheel Landings
Wheel landing techniques
Wheel walking
Bounce recovery
Go-around decisions
Advanced Landing Skills
Short approaches
Short-field landings
Emergency landings
01 — UNDERSTAND
Aircraft characteristics
Ground-loop theory
Energy & CG
02 — CONTROL
Taxi
Directional control
Takeoffs
03 — LAND
Three-point
Wheel Landings
Power-off landings
04 — REFINE
Crosswinds
Slips
Bounce recovery
05 — EXPAND
Short-field
Emergency Procedures
Advanced aircraft control
UNDERSTAND THE GROUND LOOP
Tailwheel Ground Loops on Purpose
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO
Ground loops are a fundamental part of understanding directional control in a tailwheel aircraft. WETSU introduces ground-loop dynamics in a controlled training environment to help pilots recognize how quickly directional control can change even at low speed.
Understanding the airplane's limits can build better judgment, confidence and respect for tailwheel operations.
During their tailwheel training with Scotty at WETSU Aviation, pilots Jon and Justin were surprised to learn that controlled ground-loops could be a part of their training.
Their experience demonstrated an important principle of tailwheel flying: ground loops aren't to be feared, but respected.
Practicing at controlled, safe speeds can help pilots recognize the onset of a loss of directional control and better understand the limits of a tailwheel aircraft.
Video and pilot commentary originally published on Taildraggers.com.
WHY N2JG?
8KCAB
Bellanca Super Decathlon
N2JG
WETSU Aviation aircraft
SPECIALIZED
Tailwheel → Aerobatic → Upset Training
TRAIN IN THE SUPER DECATHLON N2JG
Your tailwheel training takes place in WETSU Aviation's Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon N2JG.
The aircraft provides a platform for developing precise aircraft-control skills while also allowing pilots to progress into specialized training such as aerobatics, spins and upset recovery.
FOUND ON TAILDRAGGERS.COM
WETSU Aviation is listed in the Taildraggers.com Colorado Tailwheel Training Directory.
READY TO DEVELOP YOUR TAILWHEEL SKILLS?
Tailwheel Training • Colorado Springs
Whether you're pursuing your tailwheel endorsement or developing greater aircraft-control skills, WETSU Aviation provides structured instruction in the Super Decathlon N2JG.
