Four Winds Aviation - The Best Choice in Tail Wheel Instruction and Rental

Our Specialties

raining for aerobatics or your tail wheel endorsement can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do for yourself as a pilot. If you have noticed, all the fun aircraft to fly have tail wheels. A large majority of the current kit built aircraft, along with the new Sport Pilot aircraft that are in the market place, have tail wheels. One of the most popular kit built aircraft series is Vans RV aircraft. Most builders opt for the tail wheel, because those pilots are in the know when it comes to how fun and enlightening conventional gear aircraft can be. The dream of owning that EDGE 540, like those that pilots are flying in the Red Bull Air Races, the Sukhoi SU-26, SU-29, Yak 55, Extra 200 or Extra 300, Pitts S2A, S2B or S2C, Pitts Model 12, Giles 202, Christian Eagle II, Laser, or the newly designed HX-580, a 350 horsepower, 2 seat, unlimited aerobatic machine, or any other outstanding "SUPER" performance aircraft, will never materialize if you don't take the steps necessary to acquire that aerobatic and tail wheel training. You will also Christian Eagle II find that tail wheel aircraft are more specialized and require higher levels of precision while landing. Now what Pilot doesn't want to be known by fellow pilots as the best at what they do? Four Winds Aviation has the experience to train you to be the best tail wheel pilot you can be.

Most schools don't teach tail wheel because the number of qualified tail wheel instructors has declined (even through the number of sport aviation tail wheels booms!). Additionally, tail wheel aircraft have garnered an undeserved reputation over the years as difficult to fly, so many schools shy away from them. At Four Winds Aviation, aerobatics and tail wheels are our specialty!

So whether you are out to learn gentleman's aerobatics, want to compete in IAC sanctioned competitions or you just want to get that tail wheel endorsement you have been thinking about for so long, we are here to help you reach your aviation goals. We have helped hundreds of pilots meet their personal challenges head on, and also help pilots meet those insurance requirements for that new toy.

Flight Upset Recovery Training & Basic Aerobatics

Pitts S2B Four Winds Aviation Inc. can provide Unusual Attitude and Un-commanded Flight Upset training. Pilots begin their training in the classroom, where they learn how critical failures can cause upsets and are instructed on how to recover from such events. Flight training is then taught and pilots are trained to recover from extreme aircraft attitudes in our Super Decathlon aircraft. Spin training and recovery techniques are also covered.

As an added benefit, this specialized training could lower your insurance costs if your insurer offers this type of discount.

Our basic aerobatic training is designed for pilots who want to learn and achieve proficiency in aileron rolls, barrel rolls, loops, Cuban eights, hammerheads, upright spins and split S maneuvers. The course and number of flights will be tailored to your personal experience level. Click here for a list of maneuvers.

Learning aerobatics simply makes you a better pilot. Our flight instructors will sit down and map out an "action plan" based on your specific requirements. We do this to provide you the "best value for your flight training dollars.