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Originally Posted by mojo6911  If you are an MEI, you obviously have met the standards of the PTS to instruct in Multi-Engine aircraft. You are giving a flight REVIEW. You are reviewing their flying skills and making suggestions. You may never have flown a Baron or not, but you can tell if they are meeting the standards that you have set. |
Not exactly. Obviously this pilot was well prepared and it sounds like the CFI did a thorough job. Sure, any MEI can run out and do the demos and SE work in a twin. But a good knowledge of the systems and handling in the aircraft is VERY beneficial. The review is also to insure the pilot hasn't developed any habits that are against limitations and/or placards. I'm sure the pilot would like to know if he is operating in a manner that can damage his $1M investment.
jrh:
Congrats. Glad things went well, I'm sure the Baron is now on your wish list.
You didn't say if you did an emergency gear extension or not. If not, I highly recommend the procedure for any future checkout/BFR.
Side note: I used to work for a major Beech dealer and routinely did insurance checkouts, BFR, IPCs in the Barons.