Tailwheel Conversion Handbook: Citabria 7ECA - Paperback

by David Lefrancois (Author)

The Tailwheel Conversion Handbook is a primary source of ground school information for pilots interested in learning to fly tailwheel aircraft in the Citabria 7ECA. Anyone interested in tailwheel flight training and flying a Citabria can use this material for their ground school training. This handbook provides you with the information necessary to gain the required ground school knowledge to prepare for tailwheel conversion training in the Citabria 7ECA. Subjects included: - The Citabria - Tailwheel Basics - Taxiing - Takeoff Techniques - Landing Techniques - A Safety Review - Emergency Procedures This handbook will provide you with an organized and efficient system for learning the subjects quickly and accurately. It is a great first step in the transition process from tricycle gear to conventional gear.

Author Biography

David LeFrançois is the President and Operations Manager of the Beyond Blue Aerospace Corporation. David has been a licensed pilot since 1991 and holds a commercial pilot license to fly single and multi-engine aircraft (land and sea). He is an electro mechanical engineering technician, a computer scientist, a Professional Engineer, and holds several patents. David received a Master of Science degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota's School of Aerospace Sciences and is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, active in composite aircraft construction. David initially published The Tailwheel Conversion Handbook in 2016 and he is also the author of The Suborbital Pilot's Ground School Manual.