Maule tailwheel instruction Southeast Washington

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:33 am

For my next BFR (and clout with you guys...) I'd like to get a tailwheel endorsement, preferably in a Maule.

Does anyone know a CFI/plane combo in my area?

cloud9sa · Post by **cloud9sa** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:06 pm

hook up with George Kirkish on Vashon Island

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:30 pm

That may work but about 2+ hours away and frequently IFR there. Hoping to find someplace closer. There is an operation in Yakima with a Super Cub and one in Hood River with a 140. Also Cut Creek MT about 4 hours away with a MX7 160.

truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:15 pm

Not sure how far away from Montana you are but some on here have previously recommended Rick Geiger at Montanabyair. I think they are cool for camping near to the strip so that would enable a few days training to be undertaken in one hit.

MauleWacko · Post by **MauleWacko** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:18 pm

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:35 pm

I'm thinking about using Ricks services. My BFR is in June so a 3 day weekend camping with my Maule in Montana sounds pretty good

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:35 pm

MauleWacko wrote:As a AME can you do physicals on the road outside of your office?

PM sent

super-maule · Post by **super-maule** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:03 am

Hello Doc,
For tailwheel instruction in your area I'd recommend Mr. Doug Gadwa at Interstate Aviation in Pullman, Washington. Doug has a Super Cub that is a better tailwheel trainer than a Maule in my opinion. If you ever get over to Spokane I'd then be happy to let you fly my M-4. Anyway good luck and tell Doug that James recommended him.

James

Doug & his Cub:

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:35 am

Thank you James that looks like it may be the ticket.

I earned my seaplane rating in a Supercub of the same vintage and color scheme, I'd feel at home in that plane in no time.

I'm curious why the Supercub is a better plane to learn in than the Maule?

Also, Spokane is close by, I would LOVE to visit and take you to lunch and get a ride in your M4. I will send you a PM

DesertEagle260 · Post by **DesertEagle260** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:57 pm

Doc,

You'll have fun with Doug.
Another alternative could be the flight school in Walla Walla.
They also have a super cub.
My cousin Mike is a CFI there.

eric

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:44 pm

Walla Walla is the closest, about 20 Maule minutes. I was not aware there was a tailwheel available there.

Maule tailwheel instruction Southeast Washington

Maule tailwheel instruction Southeast Washington

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