RV TRANSITION TRAINING

While I am unfortunately far from being ready for RV transition training, I think it is a very important part of the building process.  I won't fly my plane until I've gotten this training, and it is highly recommended that everyone get transition training before flying your new RV.   This page is a list of all known people offering RV transition training.   Back when I started building, Mike Seager was the only one doing it.   So, if you do RV transition training or know of someone who does and is not listed here, please email me info to be included here.

Opinions expressed are those of the author listed for that opinion.

RECOMMENDED BY VAN'S AIRCRAFT:

Alex Dedominici (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas)  Alex@RVTraining.com or alex@aircanopy.net (972) 775-1896 

Brian Moentenich (Gresham, Oregon) Phone: 503-666-7518 Cell: 503-784-5754 e-mail: n38155@comcast.net

Mike Seager (Vernonia, Oregon)  Phone: 503-429-5103  rv6cfi@hotmail.com

MORE PEOPLE OFFERING RV TRANSITION TRAINING:

1.  Dan Cunningham in Alabama who trains in a 9A.  dannycfi@yahoo.com   Home # 256-353-6181 Cell # 256-221-8986

2.  Reuven Silberman  pilots2@yahoo.com is in San Diego with an RV-7A

3.  Bob Collins also has a list of transition training sources on his web site.  Lots of details & anecdotes.  Bob's training page has detailed and very interesting and informative interviews with pilots who have taken transition training from a variety of instructors. 

4.  Fred Stucklen   Connecticut   RV-6A  Phone: (860)-727-2393   * not a CFI

5.  Van's Air Force web site has another list of people who do transition training

6.  I heartily recommend Jan Bussell for transition training. He is located near the Okeechobee, Florida airport (OBE). I took my transition training in February 2005 in his RV-6A. He also has an RV-6. After that several hours with Jan, my first flight in my own RV-6A was almost a non event. Everything was familiar with no surprises. I had not flown during my 5 years of building except to get a couple of biennial flight reviews in Cessna 152 and 172s. He is an excellent instructor. You can find out details including how to contact him at:  http://www.safeair1.com/RVTT/JB_Aframe.htm  Regards,  Richard Dudley  RV-6A flying.   

7.  Bob Newhall, CFI airplanes & gliders, Raleigh, NC (as of July 1, 2007), RV7, tailwheel, O360, c/s prop, $140/hr wet; 303.819.1482 cell;
renewhall2@yahoo.com   http://renewhall2.googlepages.com

9.  I am now available to do RV transition training in my RV-7.  I am a retired airline pilot with over 18,000 hrs, 5000 of which is taildragger.  I have been flying RV-4, 6 ,7 & 8 aircraft for over 12 years.  I also have a late model Citabria for those needing basic tailwheel transition training.  I am centrally located in Waco, Texas at the McGregor Airport (PWG).  I can be contacted at 254-715-4411 (cell phone) or e-mailed at Covey534@hot.rr.com   Thanks.  Mike McMains

10.  Please add me to your list of RV Transition Trainers.  I do a lot of check outs for the MN Wing.  Have flown for over 48 years, 38 as an instructor. 23,000 hrs, 6,000 taildrager time.  1,700 in RVs, and I have built my own 8, with 1,200 hrs on it.  Have flown the 4,6,6A,7,7A,8,8A,9A, and the good old 10. Enjoy the RVers the most.  Located in Western Wisconsin, drop me a note at pedalmil@pressenter.com  or call 715 247-5106.  Tom Irlbeck

11.  I do first flights and transition training, as well as delivery flights. I can fly to you for free thanks to airline benefits. 17 years of RV instructing. Steve Flattum in northern Illinois. 815-519-3087

12.  Ben Johnson, RV Transition Training, 1114 Airport Rd, Mesquite, TX 75126

13.  I recommend Pierre Smith at Louisville, GA (2J3) which is not far from Eastern Tennessee. I stopped at Livingston, TN for fuel on the trip back to Indiana. He is a crop duster pilot by profession and has his own RV-6A...a nose dragger. He is also a CFI. If you have a tail dragger that might be a problem, but he might recommend someone. Give him a call on his cell: 478-494-3757 -or  7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at 478 625 3586.  His email is: pierrejs@bellsouth.net.  Also, check him out at http://www.safeair1.com/RVTT/index.htm   Ron Fearnow

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A COUPLE PEOPLE ON VAF:
Dan Anderson is in Payson, AZ (NE of Phoenix).  He can be reached at dsa762mm@gmail.com or 928-472-2502. He is not currently providing transition training in his own airplane, but is doing training in the student's aircraft. He is also providing RV specific aerobatic training and has two parachutes.

AND HERE ARE SOME MORE I FOUND:

http://www.westerncoloradotrade.net/trans.htm

http://www.safeair1.com/RVTT/index.htm

http://www.ripleyair.com/ra/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=22&Itemid=29

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/trainfly.htm 
 

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