i havent made that transition but if you can fly a r-22 then you can fly anything. the landing will be a bit faster but have at it. good luck.
Just sold an Robinson R-22. Have about 200 hours in that ship with no fixed wing time. Looking at buying a RV-4.
Anyone here make this transition without training in something else first?
Blain
Getting fixed wing add on and even transition training in a -4 is difficult due to limited rear seat pedals and brakes where the CFI would sit. I guess you could train in a cub or citabria to get tail wheel experience and basic fw instruction...I doubt insurers will underwrite zero fw and zero tw time. Most seem to want 25 hrs of tw time to even consider insuring it, so I would try to train in a tail wheel. Or buy a -6 with full dual controls and a CFI experienced with RVs.
...For the guy who mentioned helicopter guys like to make HUGE pitches changes, I don't know where you get that. If you can see a had or wrist moving over control is taking place. Pretty much like the RV.
I'd definitely look for something other than a 4 if you are not currently fixed wing rated. Get your ticket in something like a Cherokee or 172, get RV transitioned, then shop for the RV of your liking.
When I built my 7, I had no tailwheel time at all. I got transitioned with Mike Seager in Oregon. The tail wheel was made easier with helicopter experience.
I fly helicopters for a living and can tell you the control feel of an RV is quite similar to a helicopter. Especially the R22.
For the guy who mentioned helicopter guys like to make HUGE pitches changes, I don't know where you get that. If you can see a had or wrist moving over control is taking place. Pretty much like the RV.
Blain, welcome to the good ship VAF.
You are just down the hill from me, you are welcome to stop by anytime.
I do not have a 4, but I have a buddy close by who has one in the late stages of construction. I do have a 10, is you want to see it.
Good to have you aboard
get training in a citabria or decathlon, stay away from the spam can trikes, it will be a step backwards, stay in a taildragger at all costs, you will be happy you did!