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Tailwheel Transition Preparation |
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Tailwheel
Training can make you a better pilot.
Come equipped
to your tailwheel training with a real understanding of tailwheel
operations and terminology and procedures and you can become a better
better pilot.
Oh, and did
we mention that you'll probably save money as well, by being
better prepared?
Whether you’re
considering some tailwheel transition (endorsement) training, are
already knee-deep in it, or already have the endorsement but could
use a mental refresher, we can help.
With material
based both on the experiences of the CFIs and tailwheel pilots who
are the authors of this software and specific FAA recommendations,
our RideReady: Tailwheel Transition pilot will help you master the
key things you need to know to fly a taildragger well and make the
most of your training.
The software
contains hundreds of questions and answers designed to help
certified “nosedragger” (tricycle gear) pilots get the tailwheel ratings.
After all, the more you know before you go for your training, the
more you can concentrate on the art of actually flying the thing!
At only $19.99
for the software, if you’re like most pilots, RideReady - Tailwheel Transition will easily pay for itself in terms of lesser training time. Plus,
it features free lifetime updates, so you can always get the latest
and greatest material to refresh your memory later on. This software
contains more content than many books on tailwheel training and
is packed with pictures and diagrams to help you on your way as
well.
But don’t
take our word for it – you can download the demo version -
free - below! So, please download it, see if it works on your PC, and whether or not you like it.
If you do, you can get access to the full bank of information in
only a few moments.
Thanks for
checking out the software, and blue skies!
Our RideReady:
Tailwheel Transition software will, in an interactive question-answer
presentation style, take you through the key knowledge points as
determined by the FAA and experienced CFIs that are crucial for
safe and effective tailwheel operation.
You can be
studying using RideReady: Tailwheel Transition in minutes - just
download and install the software from below. It's available on
a "try before you buy" basis to ensure your satisfaction.
We thank you for giving it a try.
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The
best way to get a feel for the software is to download
it and try it out! The demo is free (and if you
decide to purchase it, the price is very reasonable!) |
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We
work continuously to ensure that the content is as up to date as
possible. Have questions about this software? Contact us via the
helpdesk.
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| Note:
the Frequently Asked Questions below are intended to familiarize you
with the basics of the product. For technical support FAQs for this
product plus additional FAQs, please visit our helpdesk. |
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Who
is this software intended for? |
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This
software is primarily intended for certified airplane pilots who
are interested in getting a tailwheel add-on endorsement. It is
also useful for people who already have the endorsement but want
to brush up on their knowledge and for those who are getting their
initial Private Pilot certificate in a tailwheel aircraft.
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But
there is no tailwheel endorsement "checkride!" |
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This
RideReady: Tailwheel Transition software is a variant of our RideReady
checkride (FAA Practical Test) preparation series. If you're like
most people, your tailwheel instruction will involve only an instructor
endorsement, not a formal FAA checkride. RideReady: Tailwheel Transition
has been written with this in mind. The fact is that there still
are many knowledge items that you need to know as you do your training
and your instructor will not provide you with the endorsement until
you master them - so, you might as well learn them with our software
beforehand! Second, many tailwheel instructors do give a 'mock checkride',
including an oral portion, before granting an endorsement, so for
all practical purposes this is the same.
You
may wonder about the "question and answer" format then.
Why is this better than simply reading the material in a book? Because
reading a book is PASSIVE. You can just kind of nod your head and
say "I understand" to yourself without really understanding
the material. RideReady's question and answer format forces you
(or at least, gives you every opportunity) to really formulate the
answer yourself beforehand so that you can be sure you're not fooling
yourself you understand something you really don't. Our system has
worked for people for thousands of FAA checkrides and can work for
you too in your tailwheel transition. |
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When
should I start studying for my tailwheel transition? |
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Ideally,
you should start studying as early in the training process as you
can. Having more knowledge earlier on will help you make the most
of your training flights and therefore likely save you training money
/ time over the course of your training. That said, RideReady is perfectly
suitable for use while already knee-deep in training. |
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I
am training using a tailwheel aircraft for my initial Private Pilot
certificate. Will this software help me? |
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Yes,
it sure will. However, you will probably also want to purchase the
private pilot checkride version of RideReady,
which covers more of the general knowledge areas required of private
pilots. This RideReady: Tailwheel Transition software mainly focuses
on the specific knowledge areas specific to tailwheel aircraft. |
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Does
this software cover everything that you need to know to fly a tailwheel
aircraft? |
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First
of all, remember that this software is transition prep software. This
software for the most part assumes that you are a tricycle gear pilot
already. That said, the focus of this software is in teaching you
things that are useful to know before you begin training.
Things best left to your CFI are, well, left to your CFI. For example,
we don't teach you how to hand-prop or the specifics of your particular
on aircraft, which, in the world of taildraggers, might be very specific!
The goal of this software is to provide you with just the right amount
of background information to make your training useful. |
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Why
does RideReady not grade answers right and wrong? |
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Unlike
on FAA written tests where questions have obvious and definite answers,
many oral questions are intended to probe your functional literacy
and reasoning skills. Answers are often rich and detailed. Therefore,
it is impractical to grade your answers strictly. Rather, RideReady
leaves it up to you to see how your answer compares to ours. That
said, RideReady allows you to flag questions as easy, neutral, or
hard so that you can zero in on questions of importance to you. By
the way, if you need FAA written test prep software for glider (or
for airplanes, helicopters, etc), check out our GroundSchool
software. |
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Do
I have to know ALL of the content of RideReady before taking my transition
course? |
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Generally speaking, the more you know, the better the likely outcome
of your training. How much you learn from RideReady depends on you
and your needs. |
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How
much does RideReady cost? |
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You
can download the demo version for free and try it out. To get full
access to RideReady, you need to unlock (buy) it. When you buy it,
an unlock code is emailed to you that you then enter into the software
which transforms it into the full version. For a complete list of
prices, please see the RideReady order page
or look below:
Order RideReady |
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Tailwheel
Transition
Make
your transition to tailwheel flight as easy as possible by
learning the knowledge material first by using RideReady:
Tailwheel Transition before or during your tailwheel course.
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Joy
of Flight Bundle **Great Value**
For
those who have it in them to tackle some of aviation's greatest
challenges, this bundle inclues four RideReady titles (Balloon
Pilot, Glider Pilot, Seaplane Pilot, and Tailwheel Transition)
at a great value price. Of course, few, if any of us, do all
four in a short time frame, but remember - your RideReady
purchase entitles you to free lifetime personal upgrades,
so it'll be ready when you are.
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What
happens when updates are released? |
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Updates
are always free, so, unlike limited-life span books, RideReady will
serve you well into the future! There is an update link from the main
menu. Click that, select the test you want, and follow the instructions
to get the latest and greatest. Getting upgrades is integrated, fast,
and free. |
Thanks
for checking out the software! Good luck in "Taming the Taildraggers",
and blue skies!
The checkride.com
Team
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