Hi, my name is Rusty. I have developed a strong desire to learn to fly and to own a Supercub. I am 49, and I actually have 6 hours in a Cub, from when I was in my twenties, but being somewhat of a wild child (understatement) and at least having the wisdom to not pursue it at the time, for my safety and those around me,,.... and now being a friend of Bill W. for ten years, I am still here today to have the thirst to learn to fly. I have asked some advice from some of my friends that are pilots and discussed with others a couple of central questions that I would like some advice about. Since I want to have a Supercub for the characteristics such as being a plane for remote areas, short fields grass strips ( I am a hunter). I am in them and huskies alot hunting. I have been advised by the majority to learn in a taildragger. A few others have suggested that I learn in a tri gear first then switch. I am inclined to learn in a Supercub, as that is where I am going toward, but wanted to get some advice from all of you.Also, if you have any suggestions outside the normal study materials for flight, I would love to hear those as well.
I have bought "Stick and Rudder" and read it, along with a dozen other books. I have flight tutors on the computer and my target date to begin is mid April. I have found it hard to find taildragger instructors and harder still to find a plane to rent, so I may just have to buy it first and learn to fly it. (yes, I have done some things backwards before with good results). Please be straight and brutally honest in your replies (that seems to be the norm here and I like that approach). Best Regards, Rusty
I have bought "Stick and Rudder" and read it, along with a dozen other books. I have flight tutors on the computer and my target date to begin is mid April. I have found it hard to find taildragger instructors and harder still to find a plane to rent, so I may just have to buy it first and learn to fly it. (yes, I have done some things backwards before with good results). Please be straight and brutally honest in your replies (that seems to be the norm here and I like that approach). Best Regards, Rusty