REFLECTOR: Help checking out

[Scott Derrick]

Almost 10 years ago I took the factory training from Brendan, one of the 
original Factory A&P, CFI and test pilots.  I thought it was very worth 
while but certainly not absolutely necessary. I also happened to be in 
Florida picking up my airplane so it was convenient also.

They did have a double stick so the pilot and CFI could move the center 
stick.  It was nothing more than a bent tube in the form of a "J" that 
clamped to the center stick, The J bolted towards the right seat side.

Some CFI's are going to want a dual throttle setup which most V's don't 
have.

I've had BFR's and IFR recurrency's in my V, no dual stick or dual 
throttle at the time.

I'm not a CFI, but do have 650+ hours in my V. If you were closer to 
Albuquerque I'd be comfortable giving you stick time in your V. But 
maybe you need CFI time for insurance reasons?

Scott


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Help checking out
From: Paul <padslider at yahoo.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 10/09/2012 09:44 AM

> 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:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> I think he's got the idea that factory transition training is his best choice.  Now, does anyone have information regarding his original question?
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>> On Oct 8, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Paul <padslider at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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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