Checkouts, transition training, and insurance
Seems that different insurance companies have different levels of tolerance for inexperience and training in the RV series.
My first year I insured my RV-4 through EAA, and they (rightfully) demanded transition training. I did 10 hours in a RV-7 since I had very low tail wheel time. Approximately $1000 annual premium.
My second year I insured through AOPA. No problems and again about $1000 annual premium.
Now here's where the story gets interesting. I purchased a RV-8 and went back to AOPA for another policy. They demanded more transition training. I had 200 hours in my RV-4 AND previous transition training in the RV-7. What could a small amount of training possibly do to make me more insurable. Proposed annual premium about $1300 for the RV-8 (plus the demand for training)
So I went to NationAir for a quote. No training requirement and $1000 annual premium.
What I'm getting at is that NationAir seems to understand RVs. Jenny used to be the go to person, but I think she has been promoted, and Shanna now handles the RVs.
Do yourself a favor and talk with NationAir before you decide who to insure with.
I realize this thread was a request for transition training, but I think it's relevant to note that most of this training is as a result of demands from insurance companies. And those demands will differ greatly between insurers.
Jim
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