"Kyle Boatright" wrote

Beyond the obvious ratings issues (Complex, High performance, IFR, etc),
what would a logical step-up sequence be for moving up to something like
the Pilatus? Gain proficiency in an Arrow, then move on to a Malibu,
then....

Just curious about what additonal training/experience it would take to
effectively transition to something like the Pilatus.

Why bother with step ups?

Since you had just come into all of this money, with 1,000 hours, perhaps
the best thing would be to get a good instructor that has plenty of time and
experience in a big pressurized turboprop, and do a lot of flying with him.
Do a bunch of intensive training, then take him along on some challenging
trips. Fly in the mountains, fly in the bad weather, fly into short and
high strips, fly in the busy complex airspaces, and expand your capabilities
with your new mount.

Make sense? I would not think that their could be many step ups that could
truly prepare you for a Pilatus.
--
Jim in NC