I get excited when I hear about a woman, any woman, owning a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. I get downright giddy when I hear from a woman who has owned FIVE! Â Many thanks to Mary Build for sharing her story with LadiesLoveTaildraggers. [caption id="attachment_39930" align="alignleft" width="280"]...
Molly Bryant is based at KLWC, Lawrence Municipal Airport, Lawrence, Kansas. I am 17 years old, working on my private license. My whole family flies, and we just bought a restored super cruiser. ...
Lisa Preuit is based at PAWS, Wasilla, Alaska. I recently flew a PA-12 with skis for the first time. The entire concept of flying a plane with no brakes was a bit scary, I will readily admit. My flight instructor, a retired Alaska Airlines captain and...
[caption id="attachment_36515" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Ferry pilot Jamee Wallis[/caption] Lady taildragger pilots, here's one that may have slid though the cracks but should be on your "must read" list. It's written by Jamee Wallis, a new commercial pilot at the time and posted on BackCountryPilots.org. The article is...
Heather Zulkanycz is based PAFA, Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. [caption id="attachment_19855" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Heather Zulkanycz with 1948 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser[/caption] I am a CFI commercial ASEL, AMEL and love taildraggers and floats. There is nothing better then flying taildraggers on floats here in Alaska! [caption id="attachment_19858" align="aligncenter"...
Deni Whitsitt is based at 6S5 Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton, Montana. [caption id="attachment_16407" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Deni Whitsitt[/caption] I have wanted to fly ever since I could remember. Mighty Mouse inspiration!!! When I started to fly in 1992, one thing or another got in the way. Just after I started the...
Windy is based in Utah and flies a PA-12 Super Cruiser. "I have a PA-12 with big tires that I love to fly to the backcountry to go camping and hiking." "I really enjoyed browsing your site. There are a lot of ladies that are at all stages...
Pamela Cooley is based at Dillant-Hopkins Airport (EEN) Keen, NH and flies a 1947, 115 hp, Piper PA-12. PA-12 Super Cruiser affectionately known as the "Fat Cub"! "I have been flying since 1974. My father got me interested as he was an owner, restorer and flyer of tail wheel...
