Spin Training in NJ?

[Brian Scranton]

Hey guys...I'll be in northern NJ next week and have to spend the weekend. I figured maybe I could do something worthwhile! Anyone know a good instructor who could take me up for some spin recovery training? 

[PTK]

I'd contact the Mooney Safety Foundation and find someone. 

http://www.mapasafety.com/instructors

Ralph Semb, Jack Napoli and John Pallante come to mind. I personally worked with Chuck Ebbecke when I acquired my Mooney but I think he may have moved to Florida. 

[DXB]

If you want to come as far as KVAY (South Jersey Regional), I would highly recommend Jim Mancini. He trains in a Decathalon.  I had an excellent experience with him about a year ago.

http://www.firstaerogroup.com/

 

[kpaul]

57 minutes ago, PTK said:

I personally worked with Chuck Ebbecke when I acquired my Mooney but I think he may have moved to Florida. 

Yep, Chuck lives in Destin, FL now.  He did my Mooney transition this past January.

[carusoam]

Brian,

Spin recovery in your Mooney.  Or something more spin-worthy?

 

John Pallante is in South-ish Jersey.  Let me know if you need contact info...

Best regards,

-a-

[Marauder]

5 hours ago, DXB said:

If you want to come as far as KVAY (South Jersey Regional), I would highly recommend Jim Mancini. He trains in a Decathalon.  I had an excellent experience with him about a year ago.

http://www.firstaerogroup.com/

 

Jim has been doing his upset/spin training at my airport (N57) the last few weekends. Not sure if there are any slots left. Call the airport manager (Jon Martin) at 610 268 2624

 

6 hours ago, Brian Scranton said:

Hey guys...I'll be in northern NJ next week and have to spend the weekend. I figured maybe I could do something worthwhile! Anyone know a good instructor who could take me up for some spin recovery training? 

 

[Brian Scranton]

11 hours ago, carusoam said:

Brian,

Spin recovery in your Mooney.  Or something more spin-worthy?

 

John Pallante is in South-ish Jersey.  Let me know if you need contact info...

Best regards,

-a-

Ahh, good question...spin training in an approved aircraft of course--not my Mooney. I'd take contact info for anyone that has the knowledge and the aircraft...thanks!  

[Brian Scranton]

Well...Jim Mancini took me up this morning for some spin training at KVAY. WOW. That's some super fun stuff right there. I had zero (now 1.3) hours of tail wheel, spin or aerobatic experience and it was so remarkably educational and fun. We did incipient, skid, slip, and aggravated spins in both directions--and it's amazing how quickly you drop 1000 feet! That took about 1/2 hour to go through--then we did loops, inverted flying, aileron rolls, a barrel roll and a split S. I've truly never had more fun in an airplane. If you have the stomach I strongly urge you to go check it out! Thanks for the recommendation, fellas! 

[carusoam]

That pirep deserves an award!

Way to go Brian.

Best regards,

-a-

[DXB]

2 hours ago, Brian Scranton said:

Well...Jim Mancini took me up this morning for some spin training at KVAY. WOW. That's some super fun stuff right there. I had zero (now 1.3) hours of tail wheel, spin or aerobatic experience and it was so remarkably educational and fun. We did incipient, skid, slip, and aggravated spins in both directions--and it's amazing how quickly you drop 1000 feet! That took about 1/2 hour to go through--then we did loops, inverted flying, aileron rolls, a barrel roll and a split S. I've truly never had more fun in an airplane. If you have the stomach I strongly urge you to go check it out! Thanks for the recommendation, fellas! 

Ha!  It is a blast isn't it.  Your stomach is 0.3 hours stronger than mine.   I gotta make it back to him one of these days.