Paul,
I had 1.5 hours dual before landing one by myself. I had to have 5 hours on
the aircraft for insurance purposes before flight testing my own.
I would definitely get checked out for landings with an instructor beside
you.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Boulet" <possibletodo@yahoo.com>
Subject: Europa-List: test flying my own creation
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> Hi All;
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> I have a question that I hope some of you don't mind giving me an opinion
> on (be kind!). My plane has about 4 hours on it and I've not yet landed
> it- my check pilot always did. However, I have 25 hours in taildraggers
> (500 hours total) and since I'm having trouble getting a checked out
> Europa pilot to accompany me feel like I'm ready to land the plane myself.
>
> I know some of you did the same thing...just don't remember who it was.
> I'd like to hear from pilots that jumped in without any more training than
> I have. Thanks
>
> Paul Boulet, N914PB (plane located Mesa, Arizona)
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