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C310_pilot · August 22nd, 2004, 00:31

I actually started my instrument in a twin Comanche after getting my PMEL. A week before my check ride we had a prop over speed. The plane went down for several months and I finished up in an archer. That was in SC by the way. I moved to VA shortly after that.

After that I decided to play some so I bought a 61' 310F and flew it around for a year and then sold it. The plane was never IFR certified and would have cost to much to get up to snuff. I ended up logging 70 in type before I got rid of it. When it was all said and done I probably paid the same per hour as it would have been to rent but I had the convenience and headache of it being mine. (I learned a lot owning that thing)

I then tried my hand at the commercial with an instrument add on in a local FBO's Seneca 1. After a few flights it became apparent I was more proficient in twins than my MEI. It was funny actually. I was teaching the MEI!!! Well, two transponders later, one nav com, and a dropped cylinder the plane still isn't flyable. When I started flying that thing it was the only twin close to Richmond and they wanted 200 an hr. I figured I would rap the rating up quick enough so I could suffer through the high cost. Well now that FBO has raised the rate to 250! Insane, especially being that plane is a trash can with wings on it.

My problem lies in the fact I am having a hard time finding a twin anywhere close to here. You are definitely right, I don't want to start form scratch but I want a reliable plane for a check ride.

If you want to night mares, think of me changing the boost pump in that twin Comanche after my successful oral and before my check ride. THAT’S STRESS! The examiner traveled two hrs for my PMEL so it really needed to happen that day. On top of that, the same day my girl was coming in form England. I hate beat airplanes. HATEM HATEM HATEM!!!

So if I must travel to get this rating, I need the attention of the instructor, the examiner lined up, and the plane to work all at once. Great Day, I have better odds wining the Mega Bucks.

August 22nd, 2004, 00:31	#4
C310_pilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 71	Re: elusive ratings I actually started my instrument in a twin Comanche after getting my PMEL. A week before my check ride we had a prop over speed. The plane went down for several months and I finished up in an archer. That was in SC by the way. I moved to VA shortly after that. After that I decided to play some so I bought a 61' 310F and flew it around for a year and then sold it. The plane was never IFR certified and would have cost to much to get up to snuff. I ended up logging 70 in type before I got rid of it. When it was all said and done I probably paid the same per hour as it would have been to rent but I had the convenience and headache of it being mine. (I learned a lot owning that thing) I then tried my hand at the commercial with an instrument add on in a local FBO's Seneca 1. After a few flights it became apparent I was more proficient in twins than my MEI. It was funny actually. I was teaching the MEI!!! Well, two transponders later, one nav com, and a dropped cylinder the plane still isn't flyable. When I started flying that thing it was the only twin close to Richmond and they wanted 200 an hr. I figured I would rap the rating up quick enough so I could suffer through the high cost. Well now that FBO has raised the rate to 250! Insane, especially being that plane is a trash can with wings on it. My problem lies in the fact I am having a hard time finding a twin anywhere close to here. You are definitely right, I don't want to start form scratch but I want a reliable plane for a check ride. If you want to night mares, think of me changing the boost pump in that twin Comanche after my successful oral and before my check ride. THAT’S STRESS! The examiner traveled two hrs for my PMEL so it really needed to happen that day. On top of that, the same day my girl was coming in form England. I hate beat airplanes. HATEM HATEM HATEM!!! So if I must travel to get this rating, I need the attention of the instructor, the examiner lined up, and the plane to work all at once. Great Day, I have better odds wining the Mega Bucks.