CFI with Sonex B experience

[DuncanK]

My Sonex B is nearly complete and an insurance company requires that I am checked out by a CFI with 15 hours in Make and Model. I am questioning the requirement and looking for a different insurance company, but are there any CFIs with 15 hours in a Sonex B model? I'm based at Prescott AZ?

Duncan

[Sonex1517]

Hi Duncan

I doubt the insurance company will care Sonex A vs Sonex B, but the point remains valid. This has been one of the biggest challenges our community faces. It’s been often discussed here.

Tricycle gear or taildragger?

There is a CFI with Sonex experience. (I though her name was Sarah...? Someone correct me)

You may also see if they will accept time and training in a similar make and model, though this has been problematic for others.

Hopefully someone can out you in touch with a CFI who can assist you.

[Scott Todd]

I'm a CFI with 10 hours in non-B models. I don't currently have access to one though. What is your plan for first flight? Are you familiar with the Additional Pilot program?

I'm in Chandler, AZ

[DuncanK]

Hi Scott,
Thanks for reply. A CFI in Chandler with Sonex experience sounds promising!

My email is ketcherd@yahoo.com my tele number is 928 308 8269.
Please send me an email or give me a call so we can talk more details.

Thanks, Duncan

[Sx1552]

What is the additional pilot program? Is it where someone with experience in the experimental aircraft you are flying is allowed to accompany you in phase one? I remember reading something about that, but never new if it became part a formal rule. I am building a Sonex, but also want to buy one to replace my very old Citabria while I finish my sonex. I am shopping for a flying Sonex and am looking for transition training, as soon as I acquire it. Colette Miller, mipmiller@gmail.com.

[Sonex1517]

You can read about it here

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policie ... ID/1025667

[Sx1552]

someone mentioned a CFI in Washington state. Does anyone know how to contact this person? That would be closer to me.

[Toryn]

Proper training is so important. Are any of you CFI’s?… or know of any in the greater Detroit/Oakland/Troy vicinity? Would like to discuss logging some hours.
-Toryn
Waiex… #0025.