Airmanship Coaching

Not a checkout — a transformation.

If you’re looking for a quick tailwheel signoff, LaRosa isn’t your guy. He’s an airmanship coach who uses the Cub to teach precision, discipline, and true stick and rudder flying. From managing wing loading to executing safe turns, from handling crosswinds to keeping the airplane planted on the centerline, he focuses on the skills that separate pilots from passengers. It’s not about checking a box. It’s about learning to fly with confidence, grit, and real respect for the craft.

In addition to tailwheel instruction—

LaRosa offers high performance and complex endorsements, as well as flight reviews and insurance checkouts.

LaRosa offers—

• Tailwheel Endorsements
• High Performance and Complex Endorsements
• Spin Endorsements
• Flight Reviews
• Insurance Checkouts

LaRosa is qualified to teach tailwheel in the following aircraft—

Cessna — 120, 140, 180, 185

Piper — J3 Cub, J4,J5, PA15, PA11, PA12, PA18
American Champion Scout, Citabria and Super Decathlon

Aviat Husky

Pitts S2B

Extra 300L

Aeronca Champ
Maule

Words from the Ones Who’ve Flown It

Where It All Happens

Larry T Neal Memorial Airport- Hangar 13

FM49- Slaton, Texas

Ready to Get in the Seat?

The Cub’s gassed up, let's roll!

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ACCOMMODATIONS WE'D RECOMMEND NEARBY

HOTELS

*Approx. 20 mins away from FTC hangar

Home2 Suites by Hilton

6004 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock TX 79407

Aloft by Marriott

2909 Iola Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407

DINING

Evie Mae's Pit Barbeque (TX Top 10 BBQ Spot)

217 unit 1 highway 62/82, Wolfforth, Texas 79382

Tuesday - Sunday. 11am-sellout

Dirks Signature Chicken & Bar

1636 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79401

Tuesday- Sunday 11am-9pm (lunch only Sunday)

12106 FM 400 Hangar 13, Slaton, TX 79364

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