Friday, December 09, 2011

Setting up the Holding Pattern in a PA46 Piper Meridian. Master Instructor Dick Rochfort.

Video by RWR Pilot Training on Nov 26, 2011


Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort while he demonstrates the proper method for setting up a holding pattern in a PA46 Meridian Aircraft. Dick uses proper callouts and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight.

Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


A former corporate pilot and primary flight instructor, Dick is a full-time Master Certified Flight Instructor providing insurance approved initial and recurrent pilot training exclusively in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage, and Meridian aircraft. He is currently flying over 450 hours per year and trains 60-80 pilots every year exclusively in these aircraft.

He holds multi-engine ATP and Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates with CFII, MEI and CE-525S ratings. He has been actively involved in flight training since 1991 and has trained pilots all over the US, Canada and Europe.

Dick is an Aviation Safety Counselor for the FAA Baltimore Flight Standards District Office, a National Industry Member of the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) and has conducted hundreds of programs for the pilot community. The National Association of Flight Instructors has designated him Master CFI. Less than 1% of all flight instructors have earned this designation.


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