Hello, Eric!

tailwheel plane that I have been training (J-3) I will not be able to
land at any other airport, period.

Is this normal, for the tailwheel?

No, but I understand their problem. It is very difficult to get a
qualified person to help you prop the plane. We aren't permitted to
prop the plane ourselves, and I presume that's universal. So what are
you going to do? Obviously you're going to take chances, and they
aren't happy about that. At your home field they can control what you
do.

Ask them if you can land if you don't shut down. That's good
experience, assuming there are airports with 25 miles or so.

Is it normal to have to carry insurance on a plane that I rent?

At the airport where I trained, and where I now rent, we are indeed
required to carry insurance, and I carry $25K hull insurance just as
you are being asked to do. I have a million-dollar liability also.

Have fun! I'm glad to hear there are other airports still training in
J-3s, but I'm sorry it's clipping your wings (as it were).



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