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Old 26th May 2016, 07:09
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Personally, don't see an issue with it. As said, with Arrow experience it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Just ensure that the training is comprehensive - I'd build confidence at larger fields before trying something a little on the shorter side. One way of building confidence would be to actually do your IMC in it before flying her solo. However, find someone with a solid rep on the PA32 and IMC teaching.

Insurance may also dictate a minimum 'dual' time before P1 but shouldn't be too difficult to find.

Finally, unless you're doing a significant amount of over water flying - why rush to get a second engine? Not much twins can do these days that can't be done with a good high end single. (and that's from a ME Instructor!)
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