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 Post subject: Pirep - Preston Aviation - Winter Haven, FL (KGIF)
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Hi All,

I just returned from a very pleasant three day trip to visit the folks at Preston Aviation in Winter Haven, FL (KGIF) to complete a tail-wheel endorsement. Tim Preston and his wife Peggy run a great operation, and are just down-to-earth, friendly folks! Tim is also a highly experienced tail-wheel CFI! Training is offered in both a J-3 Cub, and a Stearman.

I completed my tail-wheel endorsement in 6.4 hours spread across three very enjoyable days of J-3 Cub flying. Weather was nearly perfect, and it was great to escape the miserable cold of the Northeast for a couple of days!

If anyone is considering adding tail-wheel skills to their repertoire, I honestly don't think you can go wrong with Preston Aviation! Highly recommended!

Preston Aviation: http://flytailwheel.com/

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Excellent people and operation! Did a BFR in their Stearman once. It was a 47F day in FL and I was frozen after an hour.

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I believe we met Peggy on a trip last fall in their office while transient with the city - she was kind to my extremely curious three year old who wanted to know about everything.


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