>>1607911>would it be a bad idea to get an airdrome kit to build as a first plane?A single-seat taildragger as a first airplane is probably not the wisest choice, but it's not the worst idea ever. If you go that route, you should probably get plenty of taildragger training beforehand, and have an experienced taildragger pilot do the initial ground and flight testing for you to make sure things are airworthy and rigged properly, as well as to brief you on any quirks the airplane might have.
Also, I don't know what options are available for the Aerodrome kits but a tailwheel and brakes are absolutely worth having on a taildragger if you plan on going into paved airports. Tailskids are a relic from the day where an "airfield" was a literal open field with no runway to worry about veering off the side of and the choice of landing whichever direction the wind dictated. But in today's environment, landing on paved runways in crosswinds and taxiing on marked taxiways, you'll be very thankful to have a steerable tailwheel and brakes.
>i live close to the guy who builds these and he offers a course where he can let me build part of it in his shop with his help so i dont fuck up anythingIf you've got the money, that's a great way to go. Building a homebuilt is a tedious, time-consuming process, especially if you've never done it before. The majority of homebuilt projects go unfinished. Working with someone who's already been through the process can save you a LOT of time and trouble and greatly increase your chances of completing the project.
>i'm only probably going to get a sport pilot licenseDon't be silly. Just get your PPL.