Hours on type

RE: Hours on type

“Ooops, I think I started something by mentioning that Cessna 152.
Before we are deemed “off-topic” by discussing modern (well, relati-
vely speaking) types, is there a board where such a discussion is
more appropriate…?”

Kenneth

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Moggy

RE: Hours on type

I have to say I’m starting to prefer the PA28. I’ve recently had my second flight in one at Gransden after 75 hrs on 150’s, currently requalifying my PPL after 7 years on the ground. And for my next trick, I’ll be looking for a Chipmunk… 😉

RE: Hours on type

Ooops, I think I started something by mentioning that Cessna 152.
Before we are deemed “off-topic” by discussing modern (well, relati-
vely speaking) types, is there a board where such a discussion is
more appropriate…?

Kenneth

RE: Hours on type

I have 10 hrs on PA-38 Tomahawk, and I found it very flexy and a bit pants. I am now using Grob 115s and I enjoy flying them much more, they are more stable, responsive, stiff and fun. But they are difficult to taxi though.

RE: Hours on type

Hey all
No offence to Cessna 152 pilots but i prefer the PA-28 Warrior. I fly from EGBP – Kemble
Jackson

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Steve: I fly from Eggenfelden in South-East Germany (EDME)…

Coanda: Wasn’t all that keen on those high-wings either but I
adored its responsiveness, when compared to its bigger brother, the
C172.

A Stearman, Stinson Reliant, WACO YKS-6 and a J3C-65 are based
in EDME too. The club C172 is squeezed in between the Stearman
and the Stinson and they look just awesome in comparison. Seeing
their pilots wrestle with these aircraft in gusty winds has made
me a firm believer in tricycle u/c until the day I have lots of
time and lots of money to get safely involved with tailwheels.
Until then I will be quite happy watching these a/c from the
ground only….

Kenneth

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I flew them-I hate those high wings!

coanda ex of EGBO

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Thanks guys.

Kenneth, I’ve got nothing against 152’s either, for the same reason. Where do you fly from?

RE: Hours on type

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 12-04-02 AT 09:41 PM (GMT)]I am not aware of a mim hours on type, But if the pilot is current on type and has submitted a acceptable CV ( history of flying all types and hours)to the CAA and has a DA(display approval) on type he’s clear !!!!
To get current on type (in the RAF fast jet) your looking at a mim of 2 to 3 hours !!!!! DA could be just one flight away after that.

BUT I do’nt think any operator would let a pilot with 2/3 hours display. operator normally go for the most experienced they can get, hence there are not a lot of display pilots around. Some may fly 2/3 differant type at a show.

RE: Hours on type

I am not aware of any minima, but I should think that total time
on relevant types counts as well. Assume we have two display pilots
in spe, each have 1,500 hrs total time, of which 50 hrs are in each
their P-51 display aircraft. Pilot A is a Cessna 152 pilot with
1,450 hrs on that type who won in the lottery. Pilot B learnt to
fly in a J3C and progressed through Tiger Moths, Stearmans, Harvards
before also winning in the lottery. Which pilot could safely
be trusted with a display? Crude example, but in my opinion it
goes to show that the question cannot be answered easily. And before
any asks: I have nothing against Cessna 152 or their pilots (am one
myself)!

Kenneth