Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 15:09:51 EST
From: AVIDWIZ@aol.com
Subject: Re: Training
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Gentlemen of the List:

I too have read the thread regarding the legalities of training on the list.   Now that Charlie has put his 2 cents worth in, allow me to do so as well.

I would say to all of you to listen to what Charlie Kohler has to say.   

I received about 5 hours of dual in another IVP before I had Charlie come and check me out in my own IVP.  I must tell you these aircraft each have their own unique quirks and my plane bore no resemblence to the other one in terms of flight dynamics.

I am not exactly a new pilot, having 3000 hrs, and flown King Airs, Barons and MU-2s'

The stall on the Lancair is more startling than anything I have ever seen.  It is only sensible to have an expert TEST PILOT sitting next to you when you experience this on your own UNIQUE plane (emphasis added).

Also, when the engine quit on base leg, the EFIS panel froze up, my IQ turned to 3 and portions of the seat cushion were becoming intimate with my colon, Charlie was there...calm, cool and collected.

Gentlemen, I would say that if your best idea is to perform the first flight yourself, try running your car off a cliff instead, at least your family could sell the Lancair and give you a nice burial!

I guess what I am saying is that these planes are very tricky in the early stages and everything happens very fast...that includes problems.

Do not let the fact they look like a single engine airplane fool you.  Approach your training just like you would if you were training for a turboprop or jet...there are closer to these in flight challenges than ANY piston plane anywhere!

Finally, I can endorse Charlie Kohler as a test pilot and instructor.  His training was excellent and frankly I feel I know the plane and systems better than when I attended Flight Safety for my King Air.

Good Luck

Dave


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