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I would never fly anything without good thorough flight training, no matter how simple or easy to fly the plane may seem. My school had a couple new Sportstar LSA's, and the experienced C172 and Arrow pilots had problems with it because it was so light it didn't handle like they were used to during crosswind takeoffs and landings...a couple almost exited the runway I've been told.
 
Three takeoffs and landings will help you become somewhat familiar with the plane. You could also give yourself a checkout to explore other flight regimes (e.g., slow flight and stalls). The return flight should offer plenty of time to learn the new plane. I am curious why you need the takeoffs and landings to act as PIC; are you not current in category and class?

Ideally, logging some time in the aircraft prior to offering instruction is preferable. However, should you not have the opportunity, proceed with caution. Discuss background and experience with the student and walk through the process of becoming familiar with an aircraft that you have not flown previously. Together, review operating manuals and manufacturer recommendations. Explain that you will apply your experience from flying other aircraft to the new airplane, though it may take some time to offer the best instruction for this particular aircraft. This process can be a valuable instructional activity, since the student will observe the care with which a professional instructor approaches a new challenge.
 
You don't need 3 takeoff and landings if you are already single engine current. I would see if I could have the previous owner/salesman go up with me to give me some pointers before I flew it. Those LSAs have some quirks, especially on landing.
 
mojo6911 said:
You don't need 3 takeoff and landings if you are already single engine current. I would see if I could have the previous owner/salesman go up with me to give me some pointers before I flew it. Those LSAs have some quirks, especially on landing.
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yeah that's right, i guess i need to brush up on my regs.

The previous owner is gone, so I either have to fly it without any training or not at all
 
PA44-LUV said:
I would never fly anything without good thorough flight training, no matter how simple or easy to fly the plane may seem. My school had a couple new Sportstar LSA's, and the experienced C172 and Arrow pilots had problems with it because it was so light it didn't handle like they were used to during crosswind takeoffs and landings...a couple almost exited the runway I've been told.
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are you a high time pilot?
 
Only you can answer if you should fly it or not (based on your experience/skills/etc). However, spend the time solo to get comfortable w/ it before beginning to instruct in it or even taking a passenger in it. You should at least be able to perform the PP maneuvers to PTS standards before instructing in it.

Find someone that has experience in the aircraft and pick their brain. They don't have to fly w/ you for you to learn something useful.
 
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