Next Level Tailwheel

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Tailwheel and Kitfox training in the San Francisco Bay Area. Specialized training programs offer comprehensive instruction in Kitfox and tailwheel flying for pilots of all skill levels. Features expert tailwheel instructors, modern state-of-the-art backcountry Kitfox aircraft, access to a variety of tailwheel aircraft, big city airports and off-airport strips nearby, mild flying weather, flexible year-round scheduling, beautiful and scenic training flights, convenient location, and a supporti...

PPL from

$150

Fleet

4aircraft

VFR days

~305/yr

Programs & Services

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Pricing

as of Feb 2026

CFI

$150

Fleet

Series 7 STi

Series 7 Super Sport

7GCAA

7ECA

Team

7 members

Dr. Rachael Webster

Founder and Chief Pilot · 2-time AOPA Distinguished CFI 2023, 2025. UC Berkeley Honored Instructor. Teaching style: Encouraging and fun. 16 years teaching experience. Has an undiagnosed airplane buying problem.

Jim Hopp

Lead Flight Instructor · Favorite Airplane: Citabria. Teaching Style: Patient, encouraging, calm. 1000s of hours teaching in tailwheels. Retired Silicon Valley startup nerd.

James Sloan

CFI · Southwest First Officer. Loves to fly his Rans in the backcountry. Teaching Style: Cool and calm. Youtube CFI-I influencer.

Ethan Fletcher

CFI · Aviation Wunderkind. Student at SJSU. Teaching Style: Friendly and warm. Next Level Tailwheel Guinea Pig. Was in Rachael's ground school during high school.

Antonius Mulder

Hype Man · FAA Private Pilot. Tech Genius. Film Aficionado. Storyteller. Adventure seeker. Aviation Social Media Junkie.

Tomer Polak

Intern, Lead Gopher · Aviation Wunderkind. High School student. Flies as much as possible without making his mom mad.

Jayden Chow

Intern, Lead Fixer · Tailwheel addict. Student at SJSU. Fuel Truck Ramp Attendant, Maintenance Assistant. Knows where the skeletons are buried at airport. Would live at the airport if he could.

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