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There is this myth that persists about the PA46, unsupported by actual data. But let us not let actual data influence us in any way, shall we? ;)

Yes. At 25,000 feet in a PA46 if you lose an engine, you still have a 12:1 glide ratio. You're obviously not going to aim for a peak, so if you take an average ground altitude of let's say 12,000 feet (which is also being generous because you would have time to aim for a valley airport), that is...

$600 for the checkride seems steep. Is that the going rate in that area or how much it costs these days? Damn. Congratulations.

You did the right thing by going quickly before there were any icing PIREPS. ;)

I've flown into Aspen many times, including landing 33 but in a much slower plane. Circling to land to 33 in a jet in poor weather sounds... borderline suicidal. Things are tight at that end. Right base to 33 is tight and you're heading straight for the hill at that end. So really that isn't an...

Good, that's settled then. Light twins are no safer than singles and may even be more dangerous in the mountains. Thread closed. :D

:rolleyes: You don't have to get so emotional about it. We don't mind if you buy a twin. That is your choice. Sounds like you have a lot of money. That will help. Good luck with your training.

Yes, and that twin is twice as likely to turn into a dangerous single compared to a single turning into a glider.

So heartwarming to see love blossoming online!

So do you have a tail number and some fuel receipts so we can confirm these awesome numbers? It's not that I'm calling you a liar……. well okay maybe I am :D If it is so great why are you trying to sell it? All this bleating about how great piston twins are… The market reality of low...

About 70-80 hours in my case (can't remember the exact number). Did my training part time over a year. Could have done it in less but did some extra long XC's for fun. I wasn't concerned about trying to keep the hours low to prove what a hot shot I am.

Don't know why anyone would suggest KDAL. Too much heavy traffic going in there (SWA). "Caution wake turbulence" and expect a lot of vectoring if you're slow. And expensive.

Couldn't have said it better myself :D

Not if you have synthetic vision. If you're IMC, dead stick and in the mountains, you're not having a good day but with G1000 and synthetic vision you can try to save your ass by steering away from that mountain and locating a valley. With luck you will get below the ceiling. Hopefully too, when...

Very interesting. I read the issue, and some of the articles actually turned me off ever considering one. The Cirrus bashing was in poor taste, but that wasn't what put me off. That whole description in one of the articles of being too close to the panel, to the point where you are looking DOWN...

Lies, damned lies and statistics.

I'm not checking anything. There was no prop contact. It is a rental. I reported the inelegant landing, now it is up to them to deal with it. But there will be no issues. It was basically a flat landing with the nose leading, and was soft too. Basically I flew it into the ground gently. Bit of a...

…and promptly landed nose wheel first on my first landing! :yikes: I've never done that. Totally sucked. But it was a fairly light hit and the mains plonked on down, no bouncing or any further drama. Thank heavens it's a rental. The other ones were better. :lol: Glad nobody was...

You're such a hypocrite. You practically have a tantrum when I suggest bending the rules to have a little fun, then you come up with this gem.

Whatever floats your boat, silverhair. To each their own. Enjoy.