Do you fly one at present gcolyer? The noise issue is one i am aware of, but i was told if you use 2500rpm for take of then its no more noise than any other aircraft. The reason they are louder is due to the engines reving at 2750rpm and the prop blades going supersonic? I hope someone will correct me if i am mistaken. Taking this into account, they can still get off in under 600m, so most strips i use would be ok! Baggage space is something i wasnt aware of. How much would one of those thingymebobies to put your bags in cost? All relevant to purchase/operational costs! I wouldnt worry about not being rated for asymetric twins, as they are much more involved to hire, more complex checkout etc. So i will fly this(if i go ahead and buy it) and back in G-BKEK PA32 if its out of service. Also i have been told that you should only start your rear engine when doing the power checks, that way it will warm up whilst you run through the whole check, obviously the last check will be on the rear engine. Also shuting down the rear engine after landing and taxiing on the front one is normall practice. Plus points though are cruise at 165Kn @ 6000' on 80ltrs/hr and you can fly over places that you flew around. BKP direct to the ILS for 21 into Biggin taking in the London skyline as you go
More importantly, i have heard mutterings around various club bars about the undercarriage being costly to maintain and also causing a few heart aches, any comments gcolyer? Thanks for the posts so far
