REFLECTOR:First Flight and Transition Training

Sat, 24 May 2003 23:50:09 EDT

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        Hi!  I am new to the list and so far have found it very interesting.  
I purchased a Velocity standard, fixed gear, fixed pitch prop, and an IO 540 
engine from Alan Shaw (the original builder).  I have been refurbishing it.
             It is very close to being able to fly and has a new 
airworthiness certificate.  However, my insurance company will not let me fly the first 
flight because I have very few hours in a Velocity.  I am looking for an 
experienced Velocity pilot to do the first flight.  I am also looking for seven hours 
of additional transition training.  I went to the factory and took transition 
training but I need additional hours to meet my insurance companies 
requirements before I can fly my plane solo.
             Is there anyone on the list who is willing to do either of these 
things or knows of anyone who would?  I would certainly appreciate any help 
or information you could give me.  I live in Palm Bay and the plane, N8101S, is 
based at the Melbourne airport.  Thanks in advance.
       Rich Bartrem
       pssstv300@aol.com
       321 984-3229

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based at the Melbourne airport.&nbsp; Thanks in advance.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rich Bartrem<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pssstv300@aol.com<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 321 984-3229</FONT></HTML>

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