How long does it take, referred to logbook.
PA 28R - 200 Arrow 1.05 Cape Aero Club
C182RG 1.50 Skylane Pretoria Flying Club
PA32RT - 300T Turbo Lance 1.25 Avex Air, Grand Central Midrand
PA 24 - 250 Comanche 1.00 then 1.20 in the circuit Avex Air
C182TR Turbo Skylane 1.10 Avex Air, this was after I bought it, aaaaah
So, 10 to 15 hours is a definite rip off.
Immediately after the conversion at Pretoria Flying Club I was able to take the plane to Grand Central, about 15 minutes, and the next day flew to Beaufort West, about 4 hours, returning the same afternoon.
Similar trips following the other conversions.
I will add, the most challenging aspect of complex conversion is the use of turbocharging. No real requirement in the UK, but Grand Central stands at 5327' at the threshold, Pretoria 4000' and Beaufort West at 3000'.
For comfort most of the trips were done at FL105 to 125.
Certainly sharpens your flying skills, after all if there are 2 categories of pilots, those who have and those who will, who do you want to be?