I had no sim training and was let loose single pilot with the metro being my first turbo prop! It was a steep learning curve and I have a few extra grey hairs because of it. I enjoyed flying It and was warned before I started flying it that it wasnt a pilot friendly A/C. Not having anything to compare it to in respects of turbo props I found it OK to operate and very reliable.
what seems to be casa's problem with it? Why do they hate it?
Being a metro dog has served me well in my aviation career and I am glad I flew it. In some ways I miss it. Would I trade my push a button for coffee job for it? No but it certainly beat bashing round in a cheiftain covered in ice.
Living the dream!