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Consider having someone with LOTS of experience in floats, biplanes and hopefully both to do the flight testing (I seem to recall your background is a bit limited there, but forgive me if I am underestimating your background). And if possible, that bench seat you mentioned may not be so bad. Even with one set of controls, a qualified instructor might be helpful.
I hope this has helped.
On a separate note, what would be lacking in the Rotec 3600?
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Mine is a classic example of a "
chain of events"
opportunity for accident prevention. I have time in nighter floats nor bipes, and must rectify both prior to flight. Someone else test flying, is also a forgone conclusion.
While I concur with the value of maneuvers practice and repetition, the hidden value of this thread is the human element,..mental preparedness, evaluating accidents, identifying weaknesses, and talking it about openly without fear. NASA, called it, Crew Resource Management, for multi-crewed craft, but we can call it say,...(AA) Attitude Adjustment!
We tend to have a "
head in the sand" attitude in GA, which shows up in the reports with high time pilots doing silly things (example Tiger Moth).
First step in prevention, is
identification of the problem.
The ROTEC develops significantly less shaft torque at T.O. than the original Clerget, but is nearly perfect for a PUP replica at some 20 lbs less than original. A bigger one, with a twee bit more power for me would be perfect. I'm concerned this drag factory needs every bit of it, particularly with the floats.
Thanks for your input!