I'm in the market to either buy, or start building, a 150/160hp FP -4.
I can afford the aircraft, the monthly, and the insurance (I'm holding several quotes).
Here's the rub - I have no T/D time, currently. All of the quotes require a minimum of 10 hours in a taildragger RV before solo in the -4.
So far as I can tell, my only current option for this is in Northern TX, and it's pretty pricey (I think the 10 hours, with transport to TX, would be ~$3K). Is anyone in the Northeast doing this kind of training? Or am I better off buying a C140 in the interim to build up some taildragger hours?
Would it be possible to get the RV-specific training in a purchased -4? (I know, doubtful).
I can afford the aircraft, the monthly, and the insurance (I'm holding several quotes).
Here's the rub - I have no T/D time, currently. All of the quotes require a minimum of 10 hours in a taildragger RV before solo in the -4.
So far as I can tell, my only current option for this is in Northern TX, and it's pretty pricey (I think the 10 hours, with transport to TX, would be ~$3K). Is anyone in the Northeast doing this kind of training? Or am I better off buying a C140 in the interim to build up some taildragger hours?
Would it be possible to get the RV-specific training in a purchased -4? (I know, doubtful).
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