RV-9A Transition Training Needed

GETST8FRM · #1 04-01-2009, 07:55 PM

Hello all. I just purchased an RV-9A and am excited to join your world. I am in Jackson, MS and my insurance Co. requires 3 hours of 9A dual with a CFI that has 9A experience. They say instruction in any other RV will not do. Are there any CFI's out there with 9A experience? Where did others get their transition training? Thanks!!!

N941WR · #2 04-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Evan,

Congrats on your new toy!

There are some good instructors a little further East that have -9A time. Vern and Pierre are two that I can think of off the top of my head.

Funny your insurance company is insisting on -9A time. My insurance company (Falcon) started out saying I had to get time in a -9 and when I told them there were less than 10 RV-9's flying they agreed to letting me do it in any side-by-side tail dragger RV and I didn't need a CFI. So I did my transition time in the right seat of a friend's RV-6.

pierre smith · #3 04-02-2009, 06:25 AM

....tell your insurance company that many guys have trained in -6A's and -7A's, half a dozen or more by me and they all had no problem going to their -9A's. Have 'em call me.

Regards,

Geico266 · #4 04-02-2009, 06:31 AM

This is a great time to buy a flying RV. Congrats!

I would think any good CFI can fly a -9 to get familiar with it then take you up anf finish the requirement. Just call around and ask some CFI's if they can, or if they know of anyone.

Jamie · #5 04-02-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GETST8FRM

Hello all. I just purchased an RV-9A and am excited to join your world. I am in Jackson, MS and my insurance Co. requires 3 hours of 9A dual with a CFI that has 9A experience. They say instruction in any other RV will not do. Are there any CFI's out there with 9A experience? Where did others get their transition training? Thanks!!!

Wow, the -9A only training is the first I have heard of. My policy required 5 hours in "any 'A' model RV". Who is your carrier?

If you can use Pierre's services I would recommend him. He did my transition training and he is a super nice guy and a good stick.

Geico266 · #6 04-02-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

If you can use Pierre's services I would recommend him. He did my transition training and he is a super nice guy and a good stick.

Oh geez! After a compliment like that Pierre is gonna have a big head.

GETST8FRM · #7 04-02-2009, 08:32 AM

I greatly appreciate your responses. My carrier is AIG. I just got off the phone with my AOPA Rep. & they are sticking by the requirement for the CFI to have time in the 9A. They will not bend on a CFI having time in any other RV. I'm looking to other carriers now. Again, thanks. I can't wait to pick up my new toy. Bought it from Bill Rounds out of Appleton, WI. He is a very nice guy. You can see my new baby on this site. He listed it under user name roundman. Keep your suggestion coming

pierre smith · #8 04-02-2009, 09:20 AM

.....in Kerrville, Tx. I've had guys tell me that AIG wouldn't even cover them for the first 10 hours in their freshly built RV's!!

Regards,

terrykohler · #9 04-02-2009, 09:26 AM

Evan:
Where is the aircraft? Does it have dual brakes? I'd have to fly your plane as I don't have a letter of deviation to use mine for dual. Perhaps we can work something out. Phone 248-417-8585. E-mail: terrykohler@comcast.net
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP

GETST8FRM · #10 04-02-2009, 10:08 AM

Terry:
The plane is in Appleton, WI just outside of Oshkosh. No brakes on co-pilots side. I appreciate your advice.
I'll also look into Falcon Ins.