Building Time in a Taildragger

Sam Weigel

Friday, September 16, 2022 at 04:45 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

V1 Rotate host Sam Weigel unveils his newly acquired and restored 1946 Stinson 108 taildragger.
Weigel recounts his personal journey in aviation, from training in standard aircraft to embracing and owning classic tailwheel airplanes like the Piper J-3 Cub.
He emphasizes the enduring relevance of classic taildraggers for new pilots and aspiring aviation professionals today.

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Welcome to V1 Rotate

In this week’s episode of V1 Rotate, Sam Weigel takes a break from the Boeing 737 to show off his newest acquisition, a freshly restored 1946 Stinson 108 taildragger. Recounting his journey from training in “boring” airplanes to being introduced to the Piper J-3 Cub (“The world’s worst airplane for every mission but one…”) to owning several tailwheel aircraft, Weigel explains how these classic airplanes are still relevant today to the new or aspiring professional pilot.

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