PPS if you were uncurrent on something like a Christen Eagle, would you want to go up solo, with an experienced Eagle pilot, or that 21 yo FI who flies PA28's every day?! I know which I'd choose.......
How about finding an instructor who is an old fart who has been flying for years on multiple types including Pitts, Extras and possibly even the Eagle! Not sure where you are, but certainly in the Southern UK I can point you to numerous instructors who fit the bill.
