Harvey Plourde The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
Harvey Plourde The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
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- Expert Insights: Learn from Harvey Plourde's decades of taildragger experience.
- Comprehensive Guidance: Covers essential skills for flying conventional-gear airplanes.
- Practical Tips: Includes advice on handling turning tendencies and crosswinds.
- Instructor Resource: Features a dedicated section for flight instructors.
- Tailwheel Training Companion: A valuable resource to enhance your taildragger training.
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This comprehensive tailwheel training book provides pilots with the essential knowledge needed to safely operate conventional-gear aircraft with confidence and precision.
Authored by Harvey Plourde, a respected taildragger CFI, this guide is the most authoritative resource for both students and flight instructors.
Master Taildragger Skills with Proven Techniques
Gain confidence in flying a taildragger safely with this manual, which addresses every critical aspect of conventional-gear aircraft operation. Plourde's methodology covers handling turning tendencies, mastering crosswind landing techniques, and safe taxiing procedures. Most importantly, it focuses on avoiding ground loops in tailwheel aircraft. The book transforms complex maneuvers into manageable skills through step-by-step instruction, building from basic ground handling to advanced flight techniques. Private pilots transitioning to taildraggers will find this structured approach invaluable for earning their tailwheel endorsement. Vintage aircraft owners will gain expertise to protect their investment and operate with enhanced safety margins.
Essential Resource for CFIs and Flight Schools
Beyond standard pilot instruction, this aviation training book includes sections for certified flight instructors, making it an essential CFI resource for standardizing tailwheel instruction curricula. Flight schools and training centers rely on Plourde's systematic approach to reduce instructor workload while improving student outcomes. The manual serves as both a comprehensive learning tool and ongoing reference, addressing the unique challenges of bush flying, aerobatics, and vintage aircraft operations that demand superior tailwheel proficiency.
Master taildragger flying with Harvey Plourde's expert guidance for enhanced safety, precision, and ground loop avoidance. Order your comprehensive guide today!
Book Specifics:
- Book Page Count: 263
- Book ISBN: 978-0-96391-370-8
- Book Dimensions: 7.5 x 9 Inches
- Book Copyright: © Harvey S. Plourde 1991
- Book Date Published: 1991
- Book Illustrations: Black and white
- Book Edition: Fifteenth
- Book Effective Date: 2022
- Book Inclusions: Softcover Book
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This is a MUST READ for any pilot who wishes to “tame the taildragger”.
Excellent book with straight forward information!
This book was recommended to me by my tailwheel instructor before we began lessons. It was very helpful transitioning me to a TW and full of useful information that you need. Recommend it if you are interested in learning the techniques of TW airplanes.
Great compliment to Stick and Rudder, tho not quite as amusing. The crosswind explanations are particularly good.
Great book … well written and chock full of complete and easy to understand explanations of all the information you need to know in order to become a highly skilled taildragger pilot. Well worth the $$.
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