EZ Flight Instruction

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sfbear1974

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« on: July 12, 2005, 04:24:50 PM »
Hi,

Most all Flight Instruction is with Cessna and Piper.

I'm interested in the EZ.

Any Flight Instructors out there use the Varieze to Instruct?

In California ?

Dan
Davis, California

Alan

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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2005, 05:14:56 PM »
To provide flight instruction and get paid for it, one is not allowed to use experimental aircraft. I can therefore conclude there is no one in this country providing primary flight training in an EZ.  :( If you have bought an EZ and have at least a private pilot's certificate, there are instructors that can help you learn the EZ's flight requirements. As they don't usually have dual controls, you transfer your flying skills yourself. Therefore, as you get your rating in Cessnas and/or Pipers, seek a flying club with lots of different aircraft (with dual controls) to check out and learn what it takes to experience aircraft with differing performance. Prior to flying my Varieze, I had about 130 hours flying Cessna 150/152s, then 8 hours in a Cessna 140, 6 hours in a Grumman Yankee AA-1A(--right seat!) and 6 hours in a Piper Cherokee. I also did loop, roll and spin training in a Decathalon. And I was given a ride in a VE and a LEZ as a passenger with stick control only.  The Grumman was the closest to the Varieze. I am still learning to fly my VE, just like I still learn something when I fly a Cessna or Piper. Also, I did get good flying from the right seat. Good luck, there is an EZ in your future, just a little farther into your future than primary flight training.

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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2005, 10:03:15 PM »
If you own the aircraft and pay for instruction in that aircraft you are not using the aircraft for hire. the aircraft is not making money the instructor is.

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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2005, 07:30:04 AM »
My local EAA chapter has two CFI’s that provide instruction in experimental aircraft. Check with yours. The only catch is, that you have to own the aircraft.

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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2005, 05:14:40 PM »
I transfered to a LongEZ after about 150 hrs in Cessna 150/182.
I strongly recommend getting complex and high performance endorsements.I flew in the back seat from Dallas to Columbia(O22) California with a "ferry" pilot.
We then went to 10,000 ft. runway and I was in the front seat flying the canard, not taking off. Once you get used to the pitch sensitivity of the LongEZ you don't over-rotate on take off.
I since have 280 hrs. on the LongEZ and every flight is a pleasure.
Easyrider