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In regards to Ed de Chazal's question about first test flights and getting checked out I have just started this process two weeks ago. I just started test flying my 360 (N1222K) 2 weeks ago.  I am also insured with Avemco.  Avemco required that I have 2 hours of instruction and added the test pilot to the policy.

I had Doug Weeldryer come down to test fly the plane.  He is a certified EAA flight advisor qualified by Avemco.  The plan was for him to test fly the plane then check me out and a CFII friend of mine with high time in many different airplanes including tail wheel, experimentals and twins.  The plan did not work out as well as I hoped because of weather but I would not have done it any other way.  Doug tested the plane and flew some with me and the CFII enough so that the CFII is comfortable.  The CFII and I are now testing the plane and I am learning landings which are the toughest to adjust to but I am getting better.  I recommend this approach highly and with good weather and no major problems with your plane you should be able to get some good check out time.  Doug is a great guy and he was a big help pointing out a few improvements which I was not aware of. Regards,
Randy  Kruger

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