I am nearing my DAR inspection and would like to know if there is anyone who would be willing to provide some stick time in their airplane over the next month or two - so I may perform the first flight in my airplane.

 

I am not willing to spend $5000 on some professional flight training school who really only knows Legacys and IV-P's anyway.  Everyone knows 320's are better anyway !!! hee hee hee

 

I'd like to keep as close to my configuration as possible.  I have a O-320-D3G with a Hartzell constant speed prop,  with a long engine mount, big MKII tail, small tires, shock absorbers, no header. 

 

Obviously, beggers can't be choosers so any 320 would be awesome!   I'd be willing to come to your airport or you can come to mine.  I'm located in the Rochester, NY area.

 

Also, I'd like to hear other's DAR inspection experiences.  Did you have to do a retract test for the inspector? Did you have panels removed when he arrived? Did you do taxi tests for him?  Did you have cowling off, seats out, etc. etc.

 

Just want to be prepared.

Matt,

 

What does your insurance company require?  It seems the usual is a goodly number of hours in a complex airplane and 5 hours transition training in type.

 

I can give some limited training (for a fee), contact me directly.

 

 

Retract test?  Maybe, maybe not.  Panels removed will save time - there aren't many on a wee Lancair.  You will have to start and run the engine.  Yes, the cowling should be off.  Maybe take out one seat. 

 

Most importantly, your paperwork should be in order - remember, the DAR will arrive with a filled out airworthiness certificate and you must convince him to sign it.  He will ask questions about the construction.  You do have a construction log with pictures, don't you?  Registration?  POH (may not be necessary)?  Weight and Balance? 

 

You might want to have your transponder and altimeter checked and logged in the airframe log.

 

 

PS: I don't know your background, but I strongly suggest you use a test pilot for the first few flights.