337 or High Performance Single for low time pilot?

[Bob Cook]

Hugh

Suggest ;

1) go get the SBS rating.

2) go to RTC and get a good initial training course on the skymaster.

3) go find a good SM pilot and fly with him for a few X country trips that can be working in with your instrument rating.

4) Get to know the various 337's and determine your needs by your intended "missions".

5) stay away from a "P" model for awhile and trade up if you get the urge..... reasons........ insurance companies dislike the "P" as they can get into more precarious forms of wx.

6) The 337 is a big 182 and is very little different in it's handling quality to the uninitiated.

7) The 337 is a good 1st twin that does not require the "trigger finger" needed on a sbs twin.

8) Enjoy the experience, gain from others, and follow your instincts. Most important make sure you have fuel on board !!!

9) Life is short just don't make it shorter !

10) You should enjoy the skymaster.. it is a very "forgiving" aircraft if you know it and it's limitations (along with your own).


Bob