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Tom Delaney 11-17-2012 02:34 PM

I would appreciate it if someone could PM the telephone number for Jetguy.

My engine is in and working on the cowling and I feel the need for some flying. :)

I emailed John but have not had a response....probably out flying!

Hoping he has some time next month.

Thanks,

Dave12 11-17-2012 03:44 PM

Contact Dave Valcik, he has it. Better yet, just stand by as he will see this and contact you. Trust me, it won't be long!

Dvalcik 11-17-2012 07:23 PM

Tom

I believe John left you a voice mail

pm or email is best way to reach John, he's a great instructor and you will have a good time.

Jetguy 11-17-2012 07:45 PM

Info on the way.
 
Message sent!;)

BNRV12 11-30-2012 11:16 AM

Excellent Transition Training
 
I had an opportunity to fly with John in his RV-12 a few weeks ago. His training was very thorough and prepared me well for first flight in my RV-12 which occurred a week later. I cannot stress how important such training is. When it came time to fly my plane, I knew what to expect, which in turn helped make my first flight a better experience than I could have ever imagined. In addition, John provided many tips on how to take care of the plane. A wealth of information and experience. Thanks John!

Jetguy 12-20-2012 03:13 PM

Another Happy Pilot on his way to Success!
 
Brain (BNRV12) and Family after Competing transition training. Brain will be flying out of the St Louis area. He made his first flight in early December. Congrats Brain!:D


Jetguy 12-20-2012 03:21 PM

Another one on his way to Success!
 
Here is Walt after demonstrating Mastery over heavy cross winds in the RV12. See that coolness in his stance.:D Walt will be flying out of his home field in East Tennessee. We await the announcement of his successful first flight. Good Luck Walt!;)


txaviator 12-20-2012 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dances with Bassets (Post 717054)
I recently completed my RV-12 transition training with Jetguy flying out of Denton airport in Denton, Texas. This was an extremely pleasurable experience and I highly recommend this to any other pilots that are getting ready to fly their RV-12 for the first time.

I have had very little seat time during the building process but now I feel much more confident in my ability to handle my first solo flight in N912TR. John is very thorough in his syllabus and covers all the important skills needed to make your first flight a successful and memorable one. The aircraft is in immaculate condition and flying in North Texas in November can be very pleasant with afternoon temperatures in the high 60's.

Here I am prior to one of our afternoon transition training sessions - thanks again John, AKA Jetguy.


Here's to hoping the winds lay down, and your first test flight is tomorrow, Eric!!!!

Skunkworks 01-02-2013 10:54 AM

Transition/Bi-Annual Training in Dallas - Was all about having FUN
 


I have the Pre-RV :) grin again seems to happen everytime I fly in an RV-12. Had the opportunity to fly with John Albury, AKA Jetguy for transition training in his RV12 and for a Bi-annual. As billed it was all FUN from day one. Could not help but have a Pre-RV :) grin while flying John's RV-12. I was down for the week and John made sure we made use of every day.

First day we spent some ground time going over the RV-12 systems, check lists and performance specs of the aircraft. John has PowerPoint presentation with embedded videos; this presentation stirred further discussion and reinforcement/understanding of the RV-12 systems and performance prior to first flight. Then the FUN began, practiced taxiing, take-offs, 30 and 45 deg turns, slow flight and performed both Approach to Landing Stalls and power-on (departure) stall. Then we began practicing landings and takeoffs into 9 different airports of varying sizes and obstacles in the Dallas area. One runway was only 30 ft wide and others with obstacles on both sides. While traveling to these airports John had me working the entire cockpit, radios, navigation etc... John had many tips to share on the RV-12, tools he had modified, products he uses, added tabs to the cowl where he noticed it would bulge in flight, fuel door stop to keep it from scratching the cowl when opening. I almost failed to mention the last day was the most FUN when John put me through aborted T/O's, emergency landings, go-arounds with a few normal landings mixed in.

John is a great instructor his style of training is all fun, he works you up to handling all the systems within a few days. By the 3rd day John had me running the show, flying the airplane, radio, navigation and AP. I left Dallas really feeling on top of my game and ready for first flight.

Thank you John it was all FUN!

Some pics below of the Skunkworks RV-12 N470MB returning from the paint shop
Started work on SB for landing gear, hope to have this puppy flying in FEB/MAR



rfchisholm 01-03-2013 05:32 PM

Jetguy, ... Have you considered providing transition training at AirVenture?
I'm much closer to Oshkosh than Texas. :)


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