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Originally Posted by Counselor  Any thoughts on a fresh PPL doing instrument and commercial training in a 310 instead of 172? |
If you aren't pressed for cash, I'd say do it. I think any advanced training (hell, any training) is money well spent.
Just realize it will take you
much longer to finish both the instrument
and commercial. Also, unless it is a part 141 program, you'll still need to get some PIC XC done some how. You won't be soloing a 310 (insurance) so plan on spending the 50 hours in the skyhawk anyway. Try to do 20-30 hours solo and another 20-30 with a CFII doing IFR Cross countries..then when you do the stuff in the 310 it'll be easier with the exception of the speed, complexity, single engine procedures, watching the power, etc.
It's going to be tough, but do-able. IMHO, if you have the money, it can be worth it.
-mini