REFLECTOR: Transition training

[John Dibble]

There's 2 issues here.  The ground school and flight check out will give you the basics
of what you need to know, but you won't be proficient in landing because it is
different.  That is where practice in a Cessna can help a lot.  Also you have to learn
to roll with the punches on approach, especially on gusty days.  Just keep centered on
the runway and don't worry if the wings aren't level.  It always gets better in ground
effect.

John

David Staten wrote:

> For what its worth, when Chris took delivery of his kit, the delivery
> guy actually recommended Grummans... cheetah/tiger.. and I can see
> whey... I have about 50 hours in various AA5's and they are slick, solid
> planes..
>
> But at this point in the game, I am not wanting "pretend" time... I want
> honest canard time in a similar airframe... especially since I will
> likely be conducting first flight and much of the phase one testing
> personally...
>
> Dave
>
> Dave Bertram wrote:
>
> > The Velocity is a much higher performance aircraft than the C-172.  A
> > Bonanza would be much better.  I would be glad to offer a check-out to
> > anyone who can provide an airplane.  I will fly my Velocity to the
> > symposium however my insurance does not cover training.
> > Dave Bertram CFII
> > N350TX
> >
> > /-------Original Message-------/
> >
> > /*From:*/ Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> > <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
> > /*Date:*/ 04/23/06 14:51:17
> > /*To:*/ Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
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> > /*Subject:*/ Re: REFLECTOR: Transition training
> >
> > I was planning on renting a 182 and doing exactly as you described.  Do
> > you think a 172 would work?  I'm pretty sure a 152 would be out.
> >
> > John Dibble wrote:
> > > IMO, if you practice no flap, no flare landings in a Cessna, you
> > will have a good head
> > > start for flying a Velocity.  And your gear will thank you for that.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
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