Flight School and Training Aircraft

Although I would like to have begun my flight training sooner, time and money simply would not allow it and being forced to wait a few years has had it’s benefits since it has given me plenty of time to read up on and research all the various flight training options that are out there. Gleaning insights and advice from numerous sources until I knew exactly what I was looking for, I began to check out various flight instructors and flight schools. I took several introductory flights at different schools and with several instructors and finally on the high recommendation of several people, and after several visits, decided on CubAir Flight in Hartford, WI.  


Nestled in the heart of farm country, just outside the town of Hartford, CubAir has been wonderful for me so far. I like the relaxed, low pressure atmosphere and the friendliness that seems so characteristic of many small airports. I have enjoyed every lesson.

CubAir Flight School operates a fleet of three Piper J-3 Cub aircraft. It is one of very few schools that use this type of aircraft for flight instruction. The Piper Cub has been a perfect fit for me as a training aircraft. It’s small, simple, forgiving in many ways, yet challenging enough to keep me on my toes! It is also similar to what I might someday fly in mission work. I knew I wanted to learn in a taildragger as I’ve heard over and over again that if you can master tailwheel flying, you'll be a better pilot for it. With regards to Cubs in particular, I’ve heard their devotees solemnly assert that if you can fly a Cub, you can fly anything! Granted that may be a bit of an exaggeration but regardless, I love old planes and their history and Cubs are certainly no exception!

There’s also, I’ll admit, a bit of sentiment behind my love for this particular type of airplane and decision to train in it. My uncle and others I know learned to fly in this, or similar types of planes and it is also known as the airplane that so many of The Greatest Generation (for whom I have a huge amount of respect and admiration) first learned to fly in. And, after all, what’s not to like about these beautiful airplanes with their sleek shape and distinctive yellow skin?