1946 CESSNA 140 · TAILWHEEL TRAINING
Tailwheel
Tailwheel Endorsement
Build the stick-and-rudder skills every pilot should master while learning on a real grass runway in classic taildraggers.
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STILETTO AIRPARK · BERTRAM, TEXAS
Where flying still feels like flying.
A flight school in Bertram, Texas, near Austin. Classic aircraft, a 3,000-foot grass runway, and training from your first flight to advanced skills.
XS79
CLASS G · NO TOWER
11 AIRCRAFT · MULTIPLE INSTRUCTORS
FLIGHT TRAINING AT XS79
One airfield.
Every next step.
From a first discovery flight to advanced ratings and multi-engine time, train in an environment that keeps the lesson focused on the airplane.
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Tailwheel
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Sport Pilot
03
Private Pilot
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Instrument
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Multi-Engine
1946 CESSNA 140 · TAILWHEEL TRAINING
TRAINING PATH 02 · XS79
Sport Pilot
Sport Pilot Training
Learn in classic Cessna taildraggers and earn a certificate built around flying for fun—with a tailwheel endorsement included in Stiletto’s program.
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TRAINING PATH 03 · XS79
Private Pilot
Private Pilot Training
Build the knowledge, judgment and flight proficiency required for the certificate that launches most aviation journeys.
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TRAINING PATH 04 · XS79
Instrument
Instrument Flight Training
Train in an IFR-equipped Cessna 172 with Garmin avionics and digital displays, positioned near several approach environments.
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TRAINING PATH 05 · XS79
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Time Building
Build left-seat PIC time in Stiletto’s IFR-equipped, high-performance Cessna 310C with an in-house MEI aboard.
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XS79 · BERTRAM, TEXAS
THE XS79 DIFFERENCE
Less waiting.
More flying.
A private, non-towered field changes the pace of training. With neighboring controlled airspace well clear of the field, you spend less time taxiing or commuting to a practice area and more time building skill.
- 01 Seconds from trainingFast runway access and nearby maneuvering areas.
- 02 Reliable grass runwayHard-packed, rolled and maintained to drain properly.
- 03 Multiple instructorsFlexible scheduling across Texas' largest classic tailwheel fleet.
THE HANGAR · XS79
Eleven aircraft.
One working collection.
Not a generic rental line. A deliberately varied fleet for primary training, tailwheel proficiency, instrument work, advanced endorsements and multi-engine time.
STILETTO AIRPARK
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FIELD / XS79
By the end, I had gained both skill and confidence, coming away with a real sense of proficiency. It was the kind of flying that reminds you why you love it in the first place.
— Ren T. Tailwheel student
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YOUR FIRST FLIGHT STARTS HERE
Come fly
the field.
Call, text or send a short note. We’ll help you choose the right first conversation, aircraft and instructor.
ARRIVAL BRIEF · XS79
Before you point the car—or the airplane—toward Bertram.
Where is Stiletto?
8834 E FM 243, Bertram, TX 78605. Contact the flight desk before arriving so the team can confirm access and current operations.
What can I train for?
Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument, tailwheel, multi-engine, high-performance, complex, classic-aircraft checkout and Spirit SE-1 transition training.
What is the runway like?
A 3,000-foot hard-packed grass runway in Class G, non-towered airspace, maintained for an efficient training rhythm.
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