i think my question is 2 parts....I am a low time pilot and want to own an RV one day. What is a good rule of thumb, (hours as PIC) before moving into a "High Performance" RV?
How many hours of transition training is typically required?
What is a good rule of thumb, (hours as PIC) before moving into a "High Performance" RV?
I think having a 200 hp engine and CS prop with a glass panel would make any RV more challenging to transition into, so a simple one would fit some folks better.
Can I ask: What company insured you for that? A friend of mine looked into that a bit, and I thought he said everyone wanted at least a PPL already.I soloed for my PPL in my 6...
Can I ask: What company insured you for that? A friend of mine looked into that a bit, and I thought he said everyone wanted at least a PPL already.
--Paul
I think this is very true. And beyond that, having a *basic* panel to deal with helps too. I did my transition training in a -6 that had a, well, rather full panel. Probably twice the steam gauges that any sane man needs. When I bought my -6, it had a basic VFR panel, and I found it a *lot* easier to deal with. It was more "familiar" when compared to the other homebuilts or cessnas that i'd flown, because it didn't have any extra bells and whistles.I think having a 200 hp engine and CS prop with a glass panel would make any RV more challenging to transition into, so a simple one would fit some folks better.
pierre smith said:equate it to the way a good lover caresses his mate...gently. Best,
... but 20 hours is going to take a while!