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OK, let's start with the obvious. I'm nuts for starting the thread. I know that. Ken Ibold has a far more immediate need. Still, I'm intrigued by the concept of a twin after a few night IFR flights with pax. Yup, Vmc rollover is an issue. A twin is no safer than the pilot flying it. I'm no dummy, and I am a careful (albeit low time) pilot.
If I were to seriously engage in a search for a twin, what would the lodge (that is, you all) say about the choices in the thread title? Seneca - comfy, cheaper, lots of FIKIs available (I'd like the defenses, whether I opt to fly in wx or not). B58 - snugger, more expensive, better handling. 310 - needs good maintenance, roomy, probably more pilot skills req'd.
What say ye? Rest assured, I wouldn't commit to any twin without committing to recurrent training (FlightSafety, etc) even without insurance co demands. Plus, I still need a few hrs before my logbook hits the magic 300hrs and I even consider such a purchase. I'm not even committed to twins. I'm still more inclined to go single (Bo, Toga)
If you exclude operating costs from the equation ( I can handle the fuel burn and mx if I opt for a mid-weight twin), what are your thoughts???? I'm open to intermediate steps too, like Seminole/Duchess time. Part of my question relates to whether I can skip that step (and any associated aircraft disposition steps).
Yup, question's been asked time and again. Still, every day brings new experience... Thanks all, in advance.
If I were to seriously engage in a search for a twin, what would the lodge (that is, you all) say about the choices in the thread title? Seneca - comfy, cheaper, lots of FIKIs available (I'd like the defenses, whether I opt to fly in wx or not). B58 - snugger, more expensive, better handling. 310 - needs good maintenance, roomy, probably more pilot skills req'd.
What say ye? Rest assured, I wouldn't commit to any twin without committing to recurrent training (FlightSafety, etc) even without insurance co demands. Plus, I still need a few hrs before my logbook hits the magic 300hrs and I even consider such a purchase. I'm not even committed to twins. I'm still more inclined to go single (Bo, Toga)
If you exclude operating costs from the equation ( I can handle the fuel burn and mx if I opt for a mid-weight twin), what are your thoughts???? I'm open to intermediate steps too, like Seminole/Duchess time. Part of my question relates to whether I can skip that step (and any associated aircraft disposition steps).
Yup, question's been asked time and again. Still, every day brings new experience... Thanks all, in advance.