Need an RV-A model near 52F for Transition Training

[scrollF4]

For the DFW area Crowd, particularly near 52F Northwest Regional:

I request use of an RV-7A (preferred), or 6A, 9A, or 8A for dual training to satisfy the insurance folks at NationAir. They need me to accomplish 2 hours of dual instruction in an A-model RV. I have an RV-experienced CFI lined up (Gary Platner), and I just need the aircraft.

Can anyone help?

[rleffler]

There is always Alex D. (rvtraining.com), but I suspect he comes with his aircraft.

[scrollF4]

Originally Posted by rleffler

There is always Alex D. (rvtraining.com), but I suspect he comes with his aircraft.

Thanks. However, Alex sold his 7A. Still looking...

[dweyant]

Originally Posted by scrollF4

Thanks. However, Alex sold his 7A. Still looking...

I just did my transition training with Alex last weekend. He did an excellent job!

I'm building a 9A and had a heck of a time finding someone (sort of) local to do the training. Nationair was able to get a waiver to let me use Alex's 10 for my transition training. You might give them a call and see what they can do for you.

-Dan

[scrollF4]

Thanks Dan, I hadn't thought of that.

[CODon]

I used Dave Austin at DTO. Highly recommend him. He has a 9A and is still in the business. Phone number is 214 236 7973.

Think you will be better off going to someone with a plane and a transition pilot, rather than trying to borrow an unfamiliar plane

[jfogarty]

Why not use your plane and Alex. I believe the FAA removed the solo flight restriction last Fall. You have your pink slip and the plane looks ready to go.

Jim Fogarty
RV-9A flying

[krhea]

I 2nd Dave Austin, I spent 10 Hours dual with Dave over two days in MY RV7 including a BFR and couldn't have learned more. He Flew up in an 8A.
My insurer required 10 hours dual and that was Hardy Aviation in Wichita. We also worked out a few bugs, like carb idle, wing heavy, elevator travel etc.

Keith Rhea
RV7 69 hours since 10/15/2014

[scrollF4]

Originally Posted by jfogarty

Why not use your plane and Alex. I believe the FAA removed the solo flight restriction last Fall. You have your pink slip and the plane looks ready to go.

Jim Fogarty
RV-9A flying

Jim,
That's a great question. I have two answers, one involving legality and the other involving human factors/risk management.

1) Phase I exists solely for the purpose of flight test, with no other task taking place. Dual flight instruction (or any other activity) isn't legal on an aircraft undergoing Phase I flight test. The second pilot allowance applies only for the purpose of flight test. Both my insurer and my FSDO made these points clear to me.

2) If I'm receiving dual transition, I don't want to be distracted by flight test tasks. And when I conduct my Phase I flying, I'll be too focused on test flying to divide my attention with transition training. I just submitted articles in my "Risky Business" column about distractions and channelized attention. In these two mission sets, I choose to conduct only one at a time.

[rolivi]

Alex told me he will only train in his own planes.

Roy G at Hicks will train you in your own plane. He took care of my transition in my 6A.

Send me a PM. I would let you borrow my plane if you go with Roy, since I know he's familiar with her.