Peter Clark wrote in
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On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:43:00 +0000 (UTC), Bertie the Bunyip
wrote:

Peter Clark wrote in
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On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:29:33 +0000 (UTC), Bertie the Bunyip
wrote:


Yes, redundant systems are nice, but you can get similar
redundancy (other than the engine itself obviously) on a single.

mmm, not really. Where you gonna put a second generator?

The Malibu has two alternators.


OK, did not know that..

Still, if I was doing serious work in weather and at night, it'd have
to be a twin.

Or at least a turboprop?

For that kind of stuff I'd rather have two pistons. I've had two engine
failures in pistons and six in turbines. You can become proficient enough
to handle an engine failure on takeoff but nothing is going to help you if
your only donkey quits and you're over mountains.. i'm not averse to the
odd fight in IMC in a single, even at night, I'm just saying if I was
working in an airplane every night in all weather, I'd rather have a Navajo
than a Caravan.


Bertie