Tailwheel Flight Instruction
Take your aviation skills to new heights with Central Florida Tailwheel. Based out of Orlando North Airpark (FA83), we provide tailwheel endorsements, private and commercial pilot training, the FAR 61.183 CFI spin endorsement, and FAR 61.56 flight reviews. Whether you’re aiming to earn your pilot’s license as a hobby, master tailwheel aircraft, or take on aviation as a career, our tailored programs and experienced instruction ensure you reach your goals safely and efficiently.
Why Train with Central Florida Tailwheel
Tailwheel Expertise: We’re proud to offer a unique aviation opportunity—dedicated tailwheel training. Our courses enhance your stick-and-rudder skills, boost your confidence, and make you a safer pilot.
Experienced Instruction: With over 1,700 hours of flight instruction given, our instructor’s credentials include instructing for the world-renowned Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety program.
Custom-Tailored Learning: Every lesson is tailored to your individual needs, making your journey challenging and rewarding.
Courses
Private Pilot
Training
Get started on one of life’s most exciting journeys—learning to fly. With zero prior experience required, we offer comprehensive training in our trusted American Champion Citabria. Turn your dreams into reality with guidance every step of the way.
Tailwheel
Endorsement
Discover the thrill of mastering tailwheel flying. By focusing on techniques unique to conventional gear aircraft, our training enhances your stick and rudder skills that will improve your confidence and overall safety as a pilot.
Commercial Pilot Training
Go from zero time to commercial pilot all at one convenient location. Designed to challenge and prepare you for a professional aviation career, mastering the dynamic commercial maneuvers in the Citabria will set you apart in a competitive aviation job market.
Why Choose Tailwheel Flying
Tailwheel airplanes offer a connection to aviation’s classic history, allowing pilots to experience its raw and honest challenges. Mastering a tailwheel aircraft helps pilots refine their skills in ways tricycle gear airplanes simply can’t. Central Florida Tailwheel makes learning on tailwheel aircraft fun, safe, and rewarding—regardless of your current level of experience.
Schedule your next aviation adventure today and discover how mastering tailwheel training can make you a more well rounded pilot.
Our Location
Located in Central Florida’s sunny weather, our training facility at Orlando North Airpark offers a quiet environment that prioritizes your time in the air—not waiting on the ground. We’re strategically placed within 15NM of several airports and practice areas, maximizing the efficiency of your flight training experience.
Our primary service area is Central Florida, including Daytona, Deland, Sanford, Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa, and surrounding areas. We also attract pilots from across Florida, including South Florida, Miami, Flagler, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, out to the Panhandle region, and even across across the US. Contact us today to see why pilots worldwide are training with us to experience our superior flight training programs.