Tailwheel endorsement near Austin

All - I'm looking to get my tailwheel endorsement in the Austin area. Does anyone know of any schools or CFI's with a taildragger to get this accomplished within 30 min drive of Austin? (off-peak traffic times )

 

I only know one guy doing it in Taylor. Send me a PM and I'll get you in touch with him.

 

Aaron Dabney, http://www.masterthetailwheel.com/

And don't sweat that he's up in Waco.... most instructors I know of are willing to make a short flight to link up with you.

 

I've heard good things about them, but they don't meet his 30 minute drive requirement.

 

Quality over convenience?

 

Agree, just stating what he originally said! That would add a lot of expense going from Austin to Waco and back though.

 

There may be a guy in Temple or Georgetown... and there may be an instructor in San Marcos as well.

 

Go to Texas State Aviation in San Marcos. They have a Citabria with an upgraded engine and two very good tailwheel instructors (George and Erik, the owner).

 

All, the best tailwheel instruction is at ProMark Aviation in Burnet, KBMQ. Tres Clinton is an awesome instructor and the school has a Super Cub for instruction. https://www.promarkaviation.net/tailwheel-training/tailwheel-courses/

 

I've heard good things about George in San Marcos. I know Tres, did a photo shoot with him, and he's a great pilot. If the OP still wants someone within a 30 minute drive, depending on what part of Austin he's in, San Marcos may work. Burnett, Waco, & Temple won't.