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Gaylon, I too had the same dilemma, I purchased a 415-C prior to having my ticket. I found an instructor who had many hours in the Ercoupe and I completed much of my training in it. The time I trained in the Coupe saved me a bunch of money. I used my coupe for my first solo flight, dead reckoning, day cross country's, basic pattern work, holding course and altitude just about all general flight training. Your instructor is correct, you should also train in a fully loaded plane like a Warrior to make sure you are proficient with things like flaps and rudder pedals. You will also be able to take advantage of a fully loaded IFR panel. My night cross country flight was also done in a Piper 140, my 415 didn't have Nav lights. When doing the advanced pattern work, the speeds and flap settings have to be second nature. Expect to put the last 15 or so hours in a so called normal aircraft. Even if you could find a way to do it in a Coupe, you would only be cheating your self. Some day you will probably want to rent a four place for the day and you will be ready for it. I would also suggest taking your biannual in a Piper or such just to keep it practice. Good luck, Brian ---------------------------- From: "Gaylon Fuller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: "Gaylon Fuller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Training in a Coupe Hi Group, I have received many emails about training in a Coupe. So I thought I would elaborate. I have about 15 hrs in a 152. I have several hours in Pipers and homebuilts. I'm very tired of paying over $65 an hr for rent. My plan is to use the Coupe for my cross-country and general practice. My instructor said he would take with the examiner about using the coupe, but would recommend being prepared to use the Warrior. We no longer have 152's available. I would appreciate any input on this as I don't what to have any surprises. Especially if some one has "Been There, Done That". L8R Gaylon ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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