Throw Over Yoke

[wt219200]

Does anyone know if it's legal instruct in a V-tail Bonanza with a throw over yoke?

 

[Ralgha]

Only instrument flight instruction is legal. You can get a removable second yoke for the throw over models.

 

[SPilot]

Part 61 on flight instruction:

(g) Position in aircraft and required pilot stations for providing flight training. (1) A flight instructor must perform all training from in an aircraft that complies with the requirements of §91.109 of this chapter.
(2) A flight instructor who provides flight training for a pilot certificate or rating issued under this part must provide that flight training in an aircraft that meets the following requirements—
(i) The aircraft must have at least two pilot stations and be of the same category, class, and type, if appropriate, that applies to the pilot certificate or rating sought.
(ii) For single-place aircraft, the pre-solo flight training must have been provided in an aircraft that has two pilot stations and is of the same category, class, and type, if appropriate.

Reference is made to 91.109, and the relevant part of this paragraph follows:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. However, instrument flight instruction may be given in a single-engine airplane equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel in place of fixed, dual controls of the elevator and ailerons when— link to the rest of 91.109

 

[The_Russian]

Great post!

 

[avpro91]

Correct, Instrument is about it. Used to have a student with a v-tail, did his instument in it. Great aircraft.

 

[Learsforsale]

Maybe I have too much experience with primary students, but there is no way I would be able to relax if I didn'y have a yoke in front of me. You might as well be in the back seat!

On a side note, at least you will always know who has control of the aircraft.