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Reminds me of other famous last words: “…watch this!”😳
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I’m feeling like I just got a huge spoon of cod liver oil-of-humility! I guess I’ve been paper flying from the armchair - much easier than shoe leather. I’m really glad I stumbled in here, halfway around the world. It’s early on in the process; I’ll make some adjustments henceforth. Thanks for shooting straight… . 👍
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Yenn, m/c = motorcycle(s). I understand your point not to equate top model or more hp with proficiency. I simply love the ability to hit the throttle and get instantaneous response. Try a Porsche Turbo. It will pin you against the seat while providing the most accurate handling imaginable, quickly! I still recall pulling the yoke on a king air turbo 40 years ago and the thing climbed like a banshee. It put a grin on my face. I was snakebit for ‘more is better.’ That includes more safety.😉
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Amazing that you suggested the Cirrus. I just looked at the SR 22T, today. First impression looks great! Thanks.
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Many thanks, guys for the sincere answers. Your comments are well taken. Firstly, I’m remiss in not knowing this group is in Australia.😖. OTO, I was a big fan on Angelo Dundee, some years ago, surely a parody, nevertheless a spunkee Australian,-) ‘Love Australia, from films but never visited. Maybe… . My inquiry is very preliminary, based on being bored in retirement. I’m youngish 75+, not unlike a Eric Clapton or Clint Eastwood mix-profile, but ordinary, not famous. Over the years I’ve gotten into motor sports, motorcycles, cars, boats, RVs, etc. only to advance quickly to desiring the top end model, e.g. under $500k in a plane. I was simply looking to the experienced pros opinions in flying to advise me re my original concept: Would I be better off buying ‘up’ to start and avoiding the stages of trading and expense? The twin engine idea was to negotiate flying instructions into a major deal, etc vs going through several smaller stages and trading up. I can now see that was a bad idea and I’m adjusting my thinking before taking a leap. I’ve flown in a number of singles in the past, gliders, King Air, and small jets, often in the right seat and taking control briefly. I know I’ll love flying. Horsepower is fun - seems there is never enough. In conclusion, you guys answered my query. I suppose the approach might be to locate a pilot/instructor with a reasonably hot 4-6 seat single, used, perhaps with a safe 200+ knot cruise ability and 1500 ft/minute climb capability and work a deal around that? I watch some great videos on YouTube and the most expensive always jumps out, inappropriately, e.g. the TBM 940 - wow, but if there were a smaller version turbo!? Thanks again and stay safe, 👍 Frank M, ‘Atlanta, GA, USA
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Hello folks, from a senior in Atlanta, GA.😊 I’m an old guy, retired but love fine machinery and power sport, e.g. Porsches, M/Cs, et al. Question: I’m thinking about pilot license. I know I’ll go to twin engine plane ASAP, Would it make sense to learn in a twin from the get-go, e.g. like starting in an 18’ boat, then going to 30’+… . Or, do safety concerns require single engine experience and graduated steps?🤷♂️