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snip>Since the factory will not take on the job of being the watchdog, I
would like to see some kind of Lancair Owners Group formed which would provide safety inspections during the building process and afterwards for completed planes which might assist owners who are not builders in determining if they have an accident looking for a place to happen.>> Dave,
I agree with you 100% regarding some sort of affiliation to reduce risk, lower insurance costs and provide for safer aircraft/ pilots. My experience in GA these days has been mainly on the American Bonanza Society side of things providing specialized flight training for owner/ pilots via their flight training program. The syllabus is one day of ground school and two days of flying. Ground school covers aircraft specific systems, procedures, etc. Flight training is geared to the specific aircraft and how to fly it properly IFR and VFR. While pilots are in ground school a DAR/ A&P is giving their aircraft a thorough inspection for airworthiness items. Participants who successfully complete get a BFR and IPC sign off by the CFI. Most insurance companies recognize value of training and give some discount for those who participate. I flew with a very experienced gentleman yesterday in his new A-36 Bonanza-- his insurance company requires proficiency training at least once a year.
Recurrent training is what insurance companies are looking for. This kind of program could be set up for Lancair fliers if there is an interest. Let me know what you think.
Jeff Edwards
ATP, CFII, DPE
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