David-aviator
Well Known Member
...takes about a 100 hours, at least here it did.
It may depend on how many old habits have to be fixed and there were a few in my case, some 50 years of them flying with nose wheel.
I say this to give hope to those in similar situation. It can be done, just be careful in the beginning and expand the windy experiences carefully.
I never thought I'd say this, but I do like the tail wheel operation better every day and would not go back to nose wheel. Its always a bit of a challenge, even take off, but generally fun.
The RV-8 is pure delight for anyone addicted to this business - its an elixir of sorts and mind settling experience every flight.
It may depend on how many old habits have to be fixed and there were a few in my case, some 50 years of them flying with nose wheel.
I say this to give hope to those in similar situation. It can be done, just be careful in the beginning and expand the windy experiences carefully.
I never thought I'd say this, but I do like the tail wheel operation better every day and would not go back to nose wheel. Its always a bit of a challenge, even take off, but generally fun.
The RV-8 is pure delight for anyone addicted to this business - its an elixir of sorts and mind settling experience every flight.
