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I have a question about using a instructor for the first few flights of the test flight phase. I know this has been discussed before, but I don't remember there being a clear consensus on the issue.

 A few days ago I was visiting my local FSDO to clear up a couple of questions about the paperwork. One of the inspectors, who seemed like a very nice guy, advised me to make sure I get some training before I fly the plane because I must be alone in the plane until the test phase is finished. I know that many people use instructors for the first few hours, and probably most people use a test pilot who they fly with a least once before they fly alone for the rest of the test phase. Can anyone point me to the part of the FARs that deals with this? What do you do if your local FSDO's interpretation of the regs is that the pilot must be alone in the plane? Are people who fly with instructors violating the FARs?

The same inspector advised me that I would probably have to fly 40 hours of phase I. I have an IO360 with an MT prop (I don't remember the model number, but it is the standard three-bladed one that Lancair sells for the 360). Also, I have the sump modification for a forward-facing fuel servo. Is he correct? Will I have to fly 40 hours?

Hopefully only 4 to 5 months to go. Anyone know where I can get some instruction in a 360?

Mike Reinath
San Jose, CA
360 MKII Std. Build at about 96%
N3602M

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