Convair rating

[SE210]

Dear friends.

I am wondering, if it is possible to buy a Convair type rating somewhere (CV240, 340, 440).

I bet the best chances will be in the US. or in Canada.

Brgds

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[Daysleeper]

I gotta ask WHY? not very many piston convairs around these days.

[SE210]

Did you get my email ??

Brgds

SE210

[Daysleeper]

Yeah, I understand kind of. Air Atlantique in Coventry England had a CV440 for a while. I think they did there training with Agroar? in Portugal but I dont think either of them have a servicable Cv440 left in service. If you look for "Conc" on the forums he did the type rating so may know more.

[Gravox]

There are plenty of CV 580s in New Zealand.

Operators are Air Chatams, and Air freight.

[SE210]

Hi Gravox

In New Zealand they even have the CV5800.

Anyway I am looking for a rating on the radial engined Convairs.

Brgds

SE210

Thank you Daysleeper

I will look after "Conc" and see, if he can provide any information.

Brgds

SE210

[BillieBob]

Atlantique have still got their CV440 but it suffered a wing fire during a test flight prior to the C of A which damaged both spars. From what I hear, they can't afford the repair.

[Twin2040]

Try Swift Air in Spain.

[GULF69]

Try CHC helicopters in Cape Town, South Africa (580's). They have 2, and are taking delivery of a few more. I'm sure they will be able to help you with some info. Call Dietlind Lempp at +27 21 934 3693.

ALso try Rovos Air (440's), on +27 11 701 3366.

good luck


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[SE210]

Thank you Gulf

I will check it out.

Anybody who knows, if a type rating on a CV 580 is a totally different rating from that on a CV 440 - or if one can do some kind of difference course?

Brgds

SE210

[GULF69]

Well, excuse my ignorance, but to my knowledge the 580 is a turbo prop, and the 440 a piston? I assume that would make a difference in the conversion - no?

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