Maybe a dumb question but...

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Not sure this question is even Thread-worthy, but....

I was looking at Older V-tails... Think when I'm ready to take the dive into ownership, in a year or, so I might consider one. That said, I noticed that more than a few have the "throw-over" style yoke. For a guy who has flown Cessnas (forever), how does that work during transition training. I know this question is begging for sarcastic responses so let-em rip! I'll filter...:)
 
pitch (by pulling on the yoke) and rudder pedals are on the other side so....that is enough for most CFIs to command control over you. :D

It's by far the easiest plane I've ever flown. Probably the only control issue you may have is additional right rudder. If you've flown any 200 HP plane you'll know what's needed to keep it going straight on takeoff.
 
I looked at them quite a bit, and if I were to by a Bo I'd want BOTH... I think the 'throw over' is great for the non-pilot passenger, but would like the dual for instruction so I can follow along while they've got the controls.

Question for Tom-D and the A&P crowd... is switching them Pilot maintenance?
 
Ravioli said:
I looked at them quite a bit, and if I were to by a Bo I'd want BOTH... I think the 'throw over' is great for the non-pilot passenger, but would like the dual for instruction so I can follow along while they've got the controls.

Question for Tom-D and the A&P crowd... is switching them Pilot maintenance?
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No, it needs to be performed by at least an Airframe mechanic.
 
Never have flown the throw over, but have a lot of Bo time (V35s & A36s). Flew a V35B for an electrical contractor all over the eastern US. Fun airplane, you'd enjoy it.
 
Installation of the dual controls needs to be signed off by a mechanic.
 
You can rent a dual yoke,for your training. A good beech instructor will not have a problem with the throw over yoke.
 
What I don't like is the way the conversion dual yoke blocks some of the lower instruments on the panel. A friend used to have to lean forward and reach over to set his transponder, but at least that usually happened only once per flight.
 
A buddy of mine just purchased a 68' V-Tail a few months ago. It has the throw over yoke and he was able to get the transition training just fine in it. He's the only one who flies in his family so it's all he needs. It can be done, but the dual yoke isn't too difficult to interchange if needed either.
 
Hank S said:
What I don't like is the way the conversion dual yoke blocks some of the lower instruments on the panel. A friend used to have to lean forward and reach over to set his transponder, but at least that usually happened only once per flight.
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It's a Beech thing.....mine (throw over) blocks the engine instruments. I've accepted it and after 5 years am coping. :confused:
 
Check with your CFI. S/he may not do training with a single yoke. Second, when it comes to IR training, check the regs on that, and again, speak with your CFI. My CFI will not do it, for example, with a single yoke.

Renting a dual yoke is quite common. Or sell your single and buy a dual. My dual doesn't block anything and you can invert it (V up as opposed to V angled down) if needed.
 
With the dual yoke ,is more uncomfortable for the passenger ,in the right seat. I have flown my Travelair from both seats with no problem.
 
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