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This is in reply to the note from sc.
You should get your muti rating before insuring the twin.
2-3 days of training will suffice. Then you will have to attend Skymaster school. Then you can get insur. The issue of Rocket v. other Skymaster is irrelevent except as far as it affects hull value. See my earlier post as to insurance costs.
As to Mooney v. Skymaster, I am in a good spot to respond because I own a 231/262 Mooney and a P337. I love the Mooney in most every way. It is almost as fast as the Skymaster, it is much cheeper to fly and keep, the weeping wing de-icer is far superior to the boots, hot prop, etc.. and the Skymaster is limited to 20,000 ft when the converted Mooney is cert to 27,000 feet, but you have to strap on a mask over about 18.
However, I fly over mountains at night and in clag. The Skymaster is wonderful as a safe twin. The pressurization is also nice. The Skymaster is easier to fly and heavier with a slower wing therefore more stable in turbulance. I also am learning to love the Skymaster. The Skymaster is staying and the Mooney is for sale. Enough Said.
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