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Originally Posted by parmandjack 
.. can you get a private rating in a turbo Lance, or would I need to buy a Warrior or Arrow to start?  |
Yes. You could get a private in a twin engine if you wanted. Insurability will be an issue however in high performance stuff like a turbo lance. I suspect with an instructor you would be OK, but for solo flying that would be a problem.
If you are looking to do your training in a plane you own, you are probably going to have to start with fixed gear plane. (172, Warrior or Archer etc. )
A fixed gear, high performance plane might work for you. Back in my instructing days we had student pilots buying Cirrus SR22's (300 hp) before their private was done. As I recall they needed more dual beyond the private rating, but I don't think it was too bad. BUT Cirrus' have fixed gear and the insurance companies liked that. Of course check around with insurance companies to find out how much of an issue it might be.