AeroDynamic Aviation (San Jose & Monterey)
Address: 2650 Robert Fowler Way, San Jose, CA 95148 (Reid-Hillview Airport)
200 Sky Park Dr, Monterey, CA 93940 (Monterey Regional Airport)
Phone: San Jose – (408) 320-9614; Monterey – (831) 373-8320
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aerodynamicaviation.com
Description: Specializes in tailwheel training for over 60 years, using Bellanca Citabria models and offering primary, transition, and aerobatic training.
West Valley Flying Club (Palo Alto)
Address: 1901 Embarcadero Rd, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Palo Alto Airport)
Phone: (650) 856-2030
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.wvfc.org
Description: Non-profit club with tailwheel training using Citabria and Decathlon, including basic aerobatics options.
CP Aviation (Santa Paula)
Address: 830 E. Santa Maria St. #301, Santa Paula, CA 93060 (Santa Paula Airport)
Phone: (805) 525-2138
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cpaviation.com
Description: Renowned for tailwheel, spin, and emergency maneuver training, led by award-winning instructor Judy Phelps, using Citabria and Decathlon.
Sunrise Aviation (Santa Ana)
Address: 19531 Campus Drive, Suite 7, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (John Wayne Airport – SNA)
Phone: (800) 717-4200
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sunriseaviation.com
Description: Tailwheel and aerobatic training with Citabria, led by Michael Church, includes advanced training in Pitts aircraft.
Jake’s Air Repair / Columbia Flying Club (Columbia)
Address: Columbia Airport (O22), 10723 Airport Road, Columbia, CA 95310
Phone: (209) 651-0632
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jakesairrepair.com
Description: Tailwheel training with Citabria or Aeronca Champ, in a rustic Sierra foothills setting.
XL Aviation (Livermore & Bay Area)
Address: 333 W. Jack London Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551 (Livermore Municipal Airport)
Phone: (925) 961-6135
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.xlaviationtailwheel.com
Description: Specializes in tailwheel, bush flying, and aerobatics using CubCrafters Carbon Cubs and Pitts.
A.F.I.T. – Tailwheel Endorsement Course (Lincoln)
Address: Lincoln Regional Airport (KLHM), 1420 Flight Line Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: (866) 270-8224
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.afit-info.com
Description: 3-day intensive tailwheel endorsement using Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser.
Unhinged Aerobatics (Lancaster)
Address: General William J. Fox Field (KWJF), 4725 William J. Barnes Ave, Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: (903) 340-6711
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://unhingedaerobatics.com
Description: Tailwheel endorsements and aerobatic training with Super Decathlon, Extra 300/L or Pitts.
