hunter7878
Registered User
Hi all, new member here. I've been looking at various tailwheels (I've always been interested in Super Cubs but not ready for one yet), from J3s to Champs to Citabria...I've got a couple of hours in a Citabria but I digress... I am looking to purchase a tailwheel to build time and develop skills with. I'm in the Pacific Northwest. I was looking pretty hard at J3 cubs just because they are common and relatively easy to fly, slow, etc. But the PA-12 has me really thinking. I like that you solo from the front seat, I've read a lot of good things about them. I'm just curious if you would all recommend it as a good first tailwheel to own, learn and build time in. I know the O-235 is standard but I'd like to maybe find something with a little more power, ideally -- but not 180. Anyway, curious to hear your thoughts -- I think I know the answer but wanted to ask you all who have experience with them. Also, if anyone has a nice plane they want to sell, I am perhaps in the market!