REFLECTOR: Help checking out

Tue Oct 9 11:29:08 CDT 2012

Hi Paul,

If you have a CFI who does a lot of Velo training should be good. I just do not know of any. 

At the factory, we spent a couple of hours of ground school via multimedia presentations, did an hour flight and spent the rest of the time going through the factory reviewing the construction of the aircraft stating with the molds. During this time we discussed the different configurations, i.e. toe brakes vs the original setup along with all the upgrades and their impact on the flight characteristics of the Velo. In all I was done and flew home by lunch on the same day. Incredible experience. 

If you are new to the community and did not build your Velo I do recommend a full review of your aircraft with a study of changes made since your aircraft was completed. There could be some changes you will want to make in order to improved the flight characteristics of your bird. 

Richard

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On Oct 9, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Paul <padslider at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Thank you Brian.  All the responses had valid points. I think I would question why the factory is the only capable party here.   Does the factory plane have two sticks for instructor control?  This may be the ultimate answer as to why.
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> On Oct 9, 2012, at 9:14 AM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
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>> I don't mean to be critical here, and we are all adults.  I have a problem with the general line of responses.  I did not see any responses that answered the original question.
>> 
>> No doubt the Sebastian training is good.  I too transition training there too from John A.  At least this person is asking for transition training near where he is located.  It could be worse.  If he can't find anyone, he may just go up without any training.
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>> I think he's got the idea that factory transition training is his best choice.  Now, does anyone have information regarding his original question?
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>> On 10/8/2012 5:28 PM, David Rene Dugas wrote:
>>> Don't want to criticize any others but suggest the factory so you are sure to get what you need.  We just lost a retired Delta pilot locally who refused to get single engine transition update preparing for Lancair 4.  Sure you will know much of it but you may just get that pearl that saves you money and bruises or worse.  And a trip to Florida in the fall.
>>> Best,
>>> Rene'
>>> Commercial, Multi, and 620 hrs in Velo.
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>>> On Oct 8, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Paul <padslider at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>>>> I am new to the Velocity.  I am a airline guy who still enjoys general aviation.  I hold a A + P also from Purdue.  As you are all aware this is a difficult bird to get into.  We have insurance solved where we do not need factory training.  Is there a CFI guy out there in the Velocity near Denver who can check me out?
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