Ed, I like that logic. In my case, I tried to get lattitude because of the 3-control time in my logbook. I have as much time in a motorglider as I have in my Ercoupe (not to mention early training in a Cessna 172). It includes slips-on-landing training and I soloed in the motorglider. You would think that I have demonstrated sufficiently that I know how to perform coordinated turns using rudder pedals and how to peform a slip with what is currently in my logbook. In addition, this training was done with the same person that is giving me my practical test.
Unfortunately, none of this helped in my situation. Having nearly equal time in 2-control and 3-control aircraft, I can say that learning to use rudders is no big deal. And performing a slip in my case, required no demonstration or ground training. My instructor said your are a bit high, "dip your wing and a give full opposite rudder." The motorglider got a little noisy as it was asked to do something that it was not designed for, but she did come down faster. Unfortunately in my first exposure to a slip, I concluded the slip with a go-around. With a 30:1 glide ratio, a glider does not give up speed or altitude easily. But we really don't have that problem with the Ercoupe. Excuse me for complaining and sounding bitter. I HATE being forced to add rudder pedals to my Ercoupe. But I really don't what to go back and do another complete checkride just to get ride of the Ercoupe restriction. Frank Nelson --- In [email protected], "Ed Burkhead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Eliacim, et. al., > > Perhaps the DPE browsed the logbook or questioned the applicant and found > there was training in a 3-control airplane that covered the necessary > skills. > > Especially so if the CFI signed the student off for solo flight in the three > axis plane and multiply so if there is crosswind training and slip training > logged in the three axis plane. The DPE might have felt confident in not > imposing a restriction - especially if the applicant flew a skillful check > ride. > > Perhaps there was that record or perhaps the DPE discussed those issues with > the applicant and found the understanding of the skills was excellent. > > Or, perhaps, the DPE just made a mistake. So, take it and run with it and > GET INSTRUCTION when you next check out a 3-control plane. (I will. It's > been long enough for me I'll certainly want refresher training on those > skills.) > > Suspenders, belt and a piece of rope in your pocket! > > Ed >
