RBD
Well Known Member
I've been on an airplane hunt for the past few months, with my focus being on finding an older taildragger (see signature.) As a low time pilot (108 hours,) my plan was to buy something along the lines of a C-140, get my TW endorsement, build some time, and then eventually upgrade to an RV, tailwheel, of course. As I continue to scour the C-140 listings, I've also started looking at other options, and have been considering trying to find a used RV-3. My main concern is that there is no way to have someone sit next to me while I figure out how to land the thing. If I were to obtain my TW endorsement and build a few hours (10-15) in a Citabria (or something similar) AND do transition training in a RV, would it be reasonable for me to cautiously strap on the -3 and go flying? Or is it too much airplane for a low time pilot such as myself? Everything I've read seems to indicate that the taildragger RV's are fairly easy to handle on the ground when compared to other models. I appreciate your advice and opinions.