Coast Aviation - Bringing back the joy of flight, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

Flying a tailwheel aircraft sharpens your handling abilities and will improve your take off and landing skills in all aircraft. Fly our immaculate Cessna 120 on one of the following courses.

2 hr Tailwheel Introductory Course - $270

Ground briefing on tailwheel flying, revise your upper air stick and rudder skills and learn the basics of conventional gear take off and landings. Take a break at one of the several great small airfields in the local area.

"Learning to fly a tail wheel was one of my most enjoyable and exhilarating flying experiences. Peter is not only a patient and experienced instructor, but became a friend as well over lunch and cups of coffee at some out-of-the way airfields.

10 hr Tailwheel Endorsement Course - $1250 (3 days)

Briefing and free book on tailwheel flying, air work to get you used to the handling characteristics of the Cessna 120, then practice wheel and three point takeoffs and landings on asphalt and grass fields until competent to be signed off for a FAA Tailwheel Endorsement. As well as introducing you to the world of tailwheel flying, the course will let you look at many of the wonderful small airfields we have in the North Puget sound area.

"Flying with Peter Bell in his classic Cessna 120 on a Fall morning in Washington awakened a renewed passion for flying. After each lesson I felt revitalized by the experience and encouraged by the value of the training."

Northwest Washington Airports

Please note: a tailwheel sign-off will depend on personal ability. Our instructors will attempt to assure competence within the 10 hr period, if necessary by concentrating on pattern work as instead of visiting different airfields. However, some individuals may find it necessary to complete further training. We will do our best to ensure a safe and satisfying outcome for each customer by discussing progress throughout the course.

1 hr Tailwheel Instruction - $145

Aircraft rental, flight instruction and ground instruction included.

Please note: due to insurance restrictions our Cessna 120 is not available for solo rental. If you wish to fly solo during your visit to Anacortes we can arrange aircraft rental on another type, solo rental subject to checkout and experience.

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