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Oh yes, ANYTHING the owner is willing to risk on a buddy cord can and has been used as a trainer. I used to bang around Sig Kougars a lot (21 of them to be exact) and many beginner got a lesson or two on that because his plane was not ready to fly but he was. I have also given instruction on a Super Sportster 20 and I even let someone buddy box my giant scale Pitts.

There are only two issues that non trainer aircraft present and neither is a show stopper. The first, and probably the most important issue is what standard of performance the INSTRUCTOR is willing to teach to and how much on the ball the instructor wishes to stay. I KNOW that when I let that guy get a lesson in on the Pitts, I was paying a lot more attention than when he came back the next week with his trainer. The second issue has to do with the students growth in confidence, abilities, and willingness to try new things. Unstable airframes reduce all of those growth rates significantly and most trainers are much more stable than aerobatic birds. In short and in general, trainers turn out pilots faster than most other airframes but I am not convinced they are better pilots unless the instructor was thorough in demonstrating all facets of flight on the trainer. Most don't.

My $.02 FWIW

Jim Branaum AMA 1428

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Bob, you and I have talked in a friendly manner for a long, long time. Lately I have noticed that you are not happy with simply disagreeing with someone and that you seem to feel a need to be disrespectful toward them. I'm a funny guy that way. Speak disrespectfully to me and you'll get it returned in spades. Speak respectfully to me and that too will be returned in spades.

I was simply trying to think of a reason why you seemed to turn hostile toward me. What have I done to deserve such treatment?

Like most folks, I'd rather come here and speak with folks in a respectful manner. We don't have to agree with each other all of the time. It simply isn't required. But we should all be polite to one another. That's just the way that I was raised (Southern Baptist - here, hold this snake for a minute).

I hope that you are getting enough sleep and are not burning the candle at both ends. Take care.

Ed Cregger

First, we've already been over the Bob thing. Should I assume you're trying to insult me? It's Robbie, not Bob. That's OK, maybe you're just trying to be funny.

Second, you don't have to be insulted. Life works better if you always assume the other guy is just trying to be funny.

Let's try it again, the other way. I'm simply talking to somebody about building a Telemaster to teach my boys to fly. You mention that it's not the best trainer, and then I say I think that's funny because who doesn't love a Telemaster? See? it's not so bad. Ha ha. No hard feelings.

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With that, I'm going to say good bye. Frankly, I've had enough of you, whether I knew you before or not. Have a good life.

Ed Cregger

It was mighty swell of you to give me a chance to redeem myself. Sorry I failed so miserably.

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