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Wow! Just finished flying two days with Jared Yates in his 4 place with the O360. PLENTY of power at about 1000 ft. Field elevation out of Wilson airstrip in Hickory, NC. Humble and fun, right up my alley. Probably the best money I've spent toward making my first flight in my 4 place N507SR, Probably late May. I know now I can handle it. Not to be too cocky but at least confident. I had previously flown a Cessna 172 converted to a tail wheel and the end result was ok but less than satisfying.
His airstrip is grass, wide and plenty long with a northerly uphill slope. Just the kind of flying I envision. We also used Shiflet field with grass and then Foothills with pavement and grass. What a great setup. The grass is more forgiving and progression to a tail wheel on pavement makes great sense. The wind on day one was up to 90 degree cross wind, 12 gusting to 20, I.e. The best training scenario you could ask for. It was tough, but acceptable and now I will use 15 knots Xwind limit for the foreseeable future in my plane. Day 2 was more benign. One hint: look to the end of the runway for your landings which is always a good technique.
Jared is one of the best instructors I've had. Calm and patient, super knowledgeable, but trustworthy and he's one of us! He'll give you all the help and attention you need. I logged 4.7 hours and approx 27 landings to a full stop in the two days. (Don't skimp here. I flew from Phoenix to do this and will visit Bob Barrows tomorrow.)The training is invaluable. He'll also take you to a great home style restaurant.
Don't hesitate to contact him. His email is: bhflighttraining@gmail.com.
His airstrip is grass, wide and plenty long with a northerly uphill slope. Just the kind of flying I envision. We also used Shiflet field with grass and then Foothills with pavement and grass. What a great setup. The grass is more forgiving and progression to a tail wheel on pavement makes great sense. The wind on day one was up to 90 degree cross wind, 12 gusting to 20, I.e. The best training scenario you could ask for. It was tough, but acceptable and now I will use 15 knots Xwind limit for the foreseeable future in my plane. Day 2 was more benign. One hint: look to the end of the runway for your landings which is always a good technique.
Jared is one of the best instructors I've had. Calm and patient, super knowledgeable, but trustworthy and he's one of us! He'll give you all the help and attention you need. I logged 4.7 hours and approx 27 landings to a full stop in the two days. (Don't skimp here. I flew from Phoenix to do this and will visit Bob Barrows tomorrow.)The training is invaluable. He'll also take you to a great home style restaurant.
Don't hesitate to contact him. His email is: bhflighttraining@gmail.com.
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