The Piper Meridian and Mirage are actually NOT the same aircraft, if you see them side by side....just a minor point. Both have glass cockpits and alternatively powered stand-by instruments. The airframes, after the incidents mentioned from years ago, were thoroughly tested, and guess what? They far exceed the construction requirements for the aircraft. There is still a pilot in the front end and he still has to load it properly, fly it properly and if he/she does not, it will bite back! On every aircraft I have flown, in any case. Jealous wenches, they want your attention!
So I tend to agree that CEOs piloting themselves about, are like doctors who treat themselves....they have fools for patients!!
About 400 hours in Mirages, and the same in Meridians..... Flown them all over the world and they handle ice preety well. Prefer the PT6, I must say!