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About
Next Level Tailwheel offers specialized tailwheel and Kitfox training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Palo Alto Airport (KPAO). Training programs include Kitfox introductory flights, Kitfox type training, tailwheel endorsements, tailwheel proficiency training, spin training, and flight reviews for pilots of all skill levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Next Level Tailwheel has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Next Level Tailwheel operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Next Level Tailwheel does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Next Level Tailwheel's training fleet includes the Kitfox Series 7 STi, Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport, American Champion 7GCAA (Citabria), and American Champion 7ECA (Citabria). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Next Level Tailwheel. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Next Level Tailwheel does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.