RV-8 check out - CFI needed

[Galenkillam]

I have purchased an RV-8 and need some transition time. Additionally, I need an RV-8 sign off by a CFI for insurance purposes. ATW is the home base in WI. Any suggestions of who can help?

Galen Killam
920-246-5346 (text or call)

[Sig600]

Does your insurance specifically state RV-8? Mine just wanted 5 hours in any tailwheel RV. Not many (if any) full dual control RV-8's out there used for transition training.

[Squeak]

Most insurance companies will let you transition in right seat RV7 or RV6 for RV-8. Got my in RV6 right seat insurance has happy with 2 hours.

[Neal@F14]

My first RV insurance company accepted my 25 hours of RV-4 time as good enough for the RV-8 but then when I bought my -6, even though I had almost 100 RV tailwheel hours by then, they wanted something like 5 hours solo with 25 landings logged before I'd be covered carrying a passenger.

[N546RV]

Originally Posted by Squeak

Most insurance companies will let you transition in right seat RV7 or RV6 for RV-8. Got my in RV6 right seat insurance has happy with 2 hours.

Random curiosity, but does the insurance specify right-seat or is that just a personal preference thing? I've been doing some Citabria flying recently to get my tailwheel, and I flew right-handed just as easily as I've been flying left-handed the last five years. Truth be told, I think it'd be more obnoxious dealing with instruments on the "other" side of the airplane...

[BCP Boys]

I my be wrong but his insurance most likely asked for "in type" hours which is reason he is asking for -8 time. As others stated, most companies will accept other RVs or even as general as tail dragger time if you have any.

[samray]

If you don't have any RV flying experience, I'd seriously consider getting transition training from one of the Van's recommended CFI's listed on their web page:

https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/training.htm

I see there is someone close to you:

Tom Berge ( Plymouth, Minnesota )

If you pick a CFI who is intimately familiar with RV's, you'll get really good advice, as opposed to a CFI more used to Cessnas and Pipers.

Also, Mike Seagar in Oregon, has all the Van's models at his disposal. I personally know three pilots who flew with him and were really impressed with his abilities. Good luck and have fun in your RV!

[cjhammes]

Hi Galen-

Heard you are also looking for a demo flight. PM sent.

Charlie

[DHRYCAUK]

Originally Posted by Galenkillam

I have purchased an RV-8 and need some transition time. Additionally, I need an RV-8 sign off by a CFI for insurance purposes.

My insurance company wanted 10 hrs -8 time as well for hull insurance, after a couple telephone calls they accepted my transition training with Mike Seager in his -7. I was a low time pilot with maybe 16 hrs in a Citabria and 7 hrs in the -7.