| I like your list. but what is a similar make and model? Is an SR22 G5 a similar make and model if the target airplane is a L-IV? It flies high, goes pretty fast, has glass, and totally different stall characteristics.
...just as one example. On Jul 24, 2013, at 9:58 AM, George Wehrung wrote: Bob,
I am heading overseas again so no Osh Kosh this year; maybe, next year. My initial thoughts are that the qualified pilot be one that has experience in experimental aircraft; preferably similar make and model. The question is how do you define qualified? It would be nice for most to be able to utilize a pilot from their local flying community. I would think the goal is to eliminate the use of a young and newly minted CFI or the person who has not flown consistently over the last few years. Some qualifiers to consider but not necessarily hard and fast requirements are below:
Test Pilot Experience
Experimental Build Experience
Experimental Flight Experience
Flight Instructor Experience
Overall Flight Experience
My .02 George
Lancair Builders--especially those not yet flying, I’d like to advise you of a forum/discussion to be presented on Monday at 1600 at AirVenture by the FAA’s Mark Giron. Mark has been working on an initiative to allow a second qualified pilot to participate in Phase I testing of new Experimental-Amateur Built (E-AB) aircraft, and needs input from the flying community. Mark developed an initial proposal that was reviewed by the Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO), and others within the community earlier this year, and will present the current status of his initiative for review and comment on Monday afternoon.
Please come join us and share your thoughts with those of us who have worked for a very long time for this!
Bob
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