Hi Minimum wage,
I was referring to a number of things including similar principles of operation albeit single pilot.
Power levers, no fussing with pitch, mixture and throttle.
You operate the aircraft like a commercial aeroplane as far as procedures and checks.
Autopilot is ok and the G1000 gives you good MFD/PFD experience.
The wingspan provides good stability when flying approaches.
Trailing link main gear, like on a biz jet
It is closer to a private jet than a B737, but a good introduction to commercial flying.
The Seneca on the other hand is heavy and requires more attention leaving less time for concentrating on navigation.
laakdown,
If you choose to pay for your type rating once your base training is completed, that is the takeoff and landings, you will have a type specific instrument rating which is valid with the type rating and lasts for 5 years. You will not have to keep renewing an IR every month. If you plan to fly single pilot IR on small single/twin pistons you will need to keep your IR current yearly.
With a type rating to be current you need to take your LPC every 12 months, however you type rating will be valid for 5 years from the expiry date of your last LPC. This would mean that if you do not fly for 3 years, to regain currency you would need to pass an LPC and carry out several takeoff and landings.