EHITCH
Pre-takeoff checklist
OK, now that I've secured my PPL flying 20-30 year-old C-172s, I'd like to get checked out in the club's brand new Piper complete with glass cockpit -- figure I deserve it after flying many versions of "the pride of the fleet," if you know what I mean.
What would be an average number of hours to transition from the high-wing cessna to the low-wing piper? Apart from learning the POH/AFM info on the ground, what type of air time would be safe -- 3-4 hours? 5-6? More? I realize part of the equation is how I feel in the plane. (Also planning to do this with my CFI). Also big part of the equation is the $25/hr cost differential ...
Also, beyond the obvious -- TO/L, power on/off stalls, slow flight, grm --- are there other things you would recommend?
Elizabeth
What would be an average number of hours to transition from the high-wing cessna to the low-wing piper? Apart from learning the POH/AFM info on the ground, what type of air time would be safe -- 3-4 hours? 5-6? More? I realize part of the equation is how I feel in the plane. (Also planning to do this with my CFI). Also big part of the equation is the $25/hr cost differential ...
Also, beyond the obvious -- TO/L, power on/off stalls, slow flight, grm --- are there other things you would recommend?
Elizabeth