DynamiteDean,
We were asked to compare a Baron or Aztec against a Caravan, not sure anybody mentioned F16.
And IMHO, you can indeed compare. I have flown both in africa, and can tell you that the Baron was the best to fly. Whilst the Van may look bigger and more impressive when you park them both up in the Apron, its a piece of piss to fly, gets boring very quickly, and I just think the Baron will teach guys more about flying.
Remember, single engine IFR commercial flying not yet approved.
As for F16 pilots, I'm sure they are VERY good pilots, but it would also make them ex-military, and in my experience, single crew ex-military pilots have crap CRM, and I don't like flying with them.
So, Arrow208, jump in the twin enjoy the flying, do as many IFR approaches as you can, and when you get the sim ride for an airline, when they chop an engine after V2, you might just remember what to do.
Cheers
JF