Understanding Transition Training and a LODA

[GraemeSmith]

John,

Where are.you out of?

[pilotyoung]

Birmingham, AL

[pilotyoung]

I finally got some good news this morning. I own an RV-12 and have it insured with the same company. So the underwriter agreed to me getting 2 hours of instruction with a CFI in a Piper Cub. Then for the first 5 hours and 5 landings there will be a deductible. But this is a workable solution and I can live with it.

[Matt541]

I finally got some good news this morning. I own an RV-12 and have it insured with the same company. So the underwriter agreed to me getting 2 hours of instruction with a CFI in a Piper Cub. Then for the first 5 hours and 5 landings there will be a deductible. But this is a workable solution and I can live with it.

Congrats! That solution seems ideal to me.

This is an issue I'm having right now with my Sonex. I am working with a broker, but every insurance company requires dual in my aircraft. No matter how many times I've made the point that this operation would put me in violation of the CFRs for flying (well) over gross weight. I purchased a Sonex intending it to be a single place airplane 90%+ of the time.

I have pitched multiple options for "similar" aircraft with higher allowed gross weights/ usable loads while using the Sonex Foundation syllabus, but all have been rejected.

I'm sure it helps that you have another aircraft with them, but do you mind me asking which insurance company this was? Feel free to PM me.

[Sonex1517]

I strongly recommend anyone having problems call Victoria Neuville, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

301-682-6200

She wrote an article in our recent newsletter and is a great resource.

http://www.sonexfoundation.com/uploads/ ... .pdf#page4

[WaiexN143NM]

hi all,
good article/ video in www.avweb.com, about aircraft insurance. expensive and getting worse.
video is a zoom recording, 41 min. enjoy.


WaiexN143NM
Michael

[Sx1552]

Thank you. This has been very helpful. I am new to this group. I have not been working on my Sonex build much since my husband got very ill and died and I moved from California to Washington state. I am now getting back into the project. Since my Citabria was made in 1968 and gets more expensive the older it get, I am seriously thinking of buying a flying Sonex to fly will I finish my project. This would be a way to get used to the aircraft before I become a test pilot for #1552. I would very much like transition training, but don't know anyone in the area with Sonex time, who is willing and able to instruct in one. It helps to know just how one legally goes about getting such training.

[sonex1374]

Colette,

Welcome to the group! We're glad to see you here, and I think you'll find a wealth of helpful information on the forum. Reach out any time with questions or comments.

For those not familiar with Colette, she's not your typical Sonex builder. Check her out on Google and you'll see the depth of her talents!

Jeff

[NWade]

Hey just a quick note: If you’re in the Seattle area, or anywhere north of Seattle along the I-5 corridor feel free to shoot me a PM! My Sonex is finally about ready to fly, and I’m happy to introduce you to a couple of other Sonex builders & owners in the area.

Take care,

—Noel
Sonex #1339 (painting her now, first flight soon)
Redmond, WA

[Sx1552]

I am at Diamond Point Airport, 2WA1, where I keep my Citabria, which is presently down to replace a former, maybe 2. She was built in 68' and needs way too much TLC and surgery as she gets older. It is my goal, to replace her with a flying Sonex which I can use while I finish my own Sonex build. This would give me familiarization with the aircraft"s flying characteristics before a become the test pilot on my own Sonex Since I have very little time in a Sonex, transition training would make me feel more comfortable.
I am building a Sonex A model and have the engine mount for the Jabiru 3300. Just got back to building after being my husband's caregiver until he died, then building a house, here. Can use any advice on the build. and also any advice on transition training in the area. My EAA chapter is 430, but I don't know anyone there who has built a Sonex. I would very much like to be in contact with other local Sonex builders.
I also have a Sonex at my vacation home in Michigan. I bought it as a project and have been repairing the builder's errors. I just sold the house and need to sell the project. I can't commute 2000 miles to work on it. It is not yet airworthy enough to fly it here.
Colette Miller SX1552