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Not sure if this is the correct forum to put this thread in but I wondered why most major FTO's use the Seneca II for multi I.R's?
is it purely a cost based decision that the seneca 1, 3, 4 and 5 arent used or do instructors have a preference to fly the 2?
is it purely a cost based decision that the seneca 1, 3, 4 and 5 arent used or do instructors have a preference to fly the 2?
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comparing the duchess and seneca II, from an instructors point of view which aircraft would you say is a better platform to do your I.R in?
or both on par with each other?
or both on par with each other?
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The Seneca I has two engines so that in the event of one failing the other can get you to the scene of the accident.
The II is of a financially advantageous weight (2MT) It also performs rather well.
The others are much heavier. (Over 2MT) Not so good financially.
The II is of a financially advantageous weight (2MT) It also performs rather well.
The others are much heavier. (Over 2MT) Not so good financially.
That's a slightly harsh judgement on the poor old Seneca 1; it's a great aircraft for MEP training exactly because it's difficult to fly well. The Duchess is particularly easy to fly so it would (and did) get my vote for IR training, it's just a shame that the engines aren't injected.
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The dutchess is almost too easy to fly as a twin trainer, doesn't prepare you for the larger twins. Personally found the switch from Dutchess to seneca 1 a real struggle.
