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walkman 12-21-2011 10:37 PM

Need some dual
 
I need to get some dual in an RV-6 before I go pick mine up. At least five hours.

Is there anyone close with an RV-6 who could work work with me on this?

Thanks

RVCFI 12-21-2011 11:01 PM

RVCFI
 
I can help you go get it and give you dual on the way back. 20 years RV first flights and deliveries. 21,000 TT airline pilot. I can fly to and from for free. 815-519-3087

sailvi767 12-22-2011 06:25 AM

Kent Gorton located out of Mallard Creek Airpark in Atlanta would be perfect for you. He has a RV6 set up for training.
http://www.kentgortonairsports.com/page3/page3.html


George

rv4ross 12-22-2011 06:29 AM

RV Transition Training
 
Give Kent Gorton a call, he's in Locust Grove, GA, just south of Atlanta. He has a RV-6 and has been used by many. Great instructor.

Kent's Cell 314-368-6007
http://www.kentgortonairsports.com/index.html

Ross Scroggs
Locust Grove, Ga
RV-4 #3911

bkthomps 12-24-2011 11:44 AM

+1 for Kent

walkman 12-28-2011 05:42 PM

Spent some time with Kent this afternoon. Some great ground preparation, discussing various techniques, speeds, what to expect. Then off for 1.5 of mostly touch and goes. 3 pointers and a few wheel landings.

After 1.5 I was getting a little tired, but it was hard to get the grin off my face. What a fantastic airplane to fly and Kent is a great instructor.

Going back for some more punishment tomorrow :-)

humptybump 12-28-2011 05:59 PM

+1 on Kent ... although he probably considers me one of his "problem students". I was not the fastest learner but Kent really worked with and for me.

If you want a first person report on transition training, you can read my humbling experience here.

bkthomps 12-29-2011 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkman (Post 610657)
Spent some time with Kent this afternoon. Some great ground preparation, discussing various techniques, speeds, what to expect. Then off for 1.5 of mostly touch and goes. 3 pointers and a few wheel landings.

After 1.5 I was getting a little tired, but it was hard to get the grin off my face. What a fantastic airplane to fly and Kent is a great instructor.

Going back for some more punishment tomorrow :-)

Hey, that was me you met- glad you hooked up with Kent!

walkman 12-29-2011 06:11 PM

and I was back for more punishment today :-) 1.5 in the am and another 1 or so this afternoon. Definitely learned that slippers (yesterdays footwear) work much better than hiking boots (todays choice) when operating rudders and brakes in the RV. Smooth as silk this morning, getting a little choppy but not too bad in the afternoon. I was certainly tired, mentally and physically, after all the 3 point landings, wheel landings, no-flap versions of these, and a little fun with stall-spin entries and return-to-airport scenarios. Considering the fact that before yesterday I could barely taxi the darn plane, I'm not feeling too bad that I'm only hitting 70% or so of my wheel landings (though doing a bit better on 3 pointers). Maybe in a couple more days....

walkman 12-29-2011 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkthomps (Post 610853)
Hey, that was me you met- glad you hooked up with Kent!

Brian right? Good to meet you too.


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