Cheap Twin

[88_MALIBU]

Guys
I posted a similar thread a few months ago, but wanted to get some of the experienced regional guys insight. I have around 100 hours of Seminole time, and am trying to get a job as an MEI as I type to get the experience for a future job with a regional/corporate. I have just gotten checked out in an AirCam, and fly it quite often. It is an experimental twin engine taildragger, and burns 5 gallons an hour. It is recognized as an airplane, requiring a pilots license to fly, along with a twin rating, and taildragger endorsement, but I am skeptical about showing up at an interview with 400 hours in this only to be shot down because it isnt a "real" twin. Anyways, it has taught me alot about flying low, slow, landing on sandbars, and other fun types of flying. I was checked out by a F16 pilot, and Captain for United. He told me log it all, because it is definately legal to do so, and he doesnt see it being a problem at the airlines at all. Take a look below and let me know what you guys think. I have a few hundred hours in HP Singles, but worry an interviewer might think I am trying to pull a fast one when logging this twin time. Last time I asked people told me they would kick me out of the cockpit if they found out this is where a portion of my time came from. Thanks

http://www.aircamsite.com/Coast1.bmp

 

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Most regional airlines' hiring managers are going to not only be looking at what you flew, but in what environment you were operating it. Getting through initial training is not easy and requires better than average instrument flying ability and effective study habits.

I would log whatever flight time you can. But, be sure to also take advantage of any instrument flying opportunities that come up.

At my airline, I have heard some interviewers state a preference for the folks who have been out flying night cargo and part 135 pilots. Single pilot, night IMC flying takes a lot of proficiency and those skills seem to adapt well to flying the sim.

Your airplane looks like fun! Airlines like to hire pilots who like to fly and obviously you do.

Good luck,
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[bafanguy]

88,


What a great-looking airplane !! Never seen one before. What are some general specs..GWT, Vmo, etc. How about single-eng performance ? Props feather ?