TacAero
Location: Ken Jernstedt Airfield (4S2), Hood River, OR
Aircraft: Piper J3 Cubs, Super Cubs
Description: Specializes in tailwheel instruction and advanced backcountry operations. Offers immersive, structured training programs developed in-house to help aviators master each skill at every stage.
Contact: (844) FLY-CUBS
Website: https://www.tacaero.com
Hood Aero
Location: Hood River (4S2) & Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS), OR
Aircraft: J3 Cub, Top Cub
Description: Offers tailwheel endorsements, private pilot training, and tailwheel refreshers. Advanced tailwheel courses include backcountry flying experiences in the Cascades and Central Oregon.
Contact: Contact via website
Website: https://www.hoodaero.com/training
Specialized Aero Works (SAW)
Location: Bend, OR
Aircraft: Various tailwheel aircraft
Description: Provides comprehensive tailwheel training consisting of 6 hours of ground and 10 hours of flight instruction. Emphasizes proper stick and rudder techniques.
Contact: Contact via website
Website: https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/tailwheel
Columbia Aviation Center
Location: Scappoose, OR
Aircraft: Piper PA 22-20s (Taildraggers)
Description: Provides primary flight training using tailwheel aircraft. Offers personalized training programs tailored to individual goals, time frames, and budgets.
Contact: Dave | (503) 522-4842
Website: https://www.oregonflighttraining.com/training.html
Attitude Aviation
Location: Aurora State Airport (KUAO), Aurora, OR
Aircraft: 8KCAB Super Decathlon
Description: Offers tailwheel endorsements, aerobatics, spin training, and emergency maneuver training. Training is conducted in a Super Decathlon.
Contact: [email protected] | (650) 283-4103
Website: https://www.attitude-aero.com/tailwheel
AeroFlight LLC
Location: Independence State Airport (7S5), Independence, OR
Aircraft: Aeronca Champ
Description: Provides tailwheel endorsements and training. Offers personalized flight training experiences tailored to individual schedules and needs.
Contact: Contact via website
Website: https://www.aeroflightllc.com
