PA-23 Aztec

.... on the other hand, several companies told us that Aztecs are prefered
twins to quote due to the excess power (but not too much) and easy handling
characteristics. We were told that they hate Apaches (underpowered) and
310's (fast sleek and powerfull)
YMMV
Jim

"Jim Burns" wrote in message
...
I can respond to this issue.

Myself I had just over 500 hours at the time of our purchase.
I had just gotten my multi rating.
I'm a CFII, (commercial, instrument, of course)
tailwheel endorsed
10 hours multi

1 other partner had over 1300 hours
commercial, instrument
single engine land and sea
new multi engine rating
40 hours multi

last partner was just private/instrument with 250 hours TT, no multi at
that
time

best quote was $4500 with $10,000 deductible for a gear up landing or
collapse.

First sweet spot is 500 hours w/ instrument rating
Next is 1000 hours

Several companies declined.

Jim

"Bill Denton" wrote in message
...
I haven't seen this touched on...

I couple of months ago I read a story (in Flying, I think), indicating
that
most aviation insurance companies would not insure pilot-owned light
twins,
especially if the pilot doesn't have very many multi hours.

I can't remember if the ban covered only new policies, or all policies,
but
it's something you might want to look into before you go too far.

Good luck!




"onsitewelding" wrote in message
news:07l1d.403688$M95.383968@pd7tw1no...
I would like to get my multi rating and then buy a light twin. I have
done
some research (very little actualy) but it seems from what I have read
and
been told that the piper aztec is a fairly easy twin to learn to fly,
not
too much of a maintenance hog and is a good solid aircraft. Not to
mention
that some of the older ones are not that expensive to buy.

I would use it for personal use only, kinda like a family air wagon so
I
don't want to be spending oodles of money just to use it. Does anyone
have
any suggestions as to the cost of using a aircraft such as this? Or
would
I
be better off looking at a good 6 place single?

I kinda have this thing about twin engine planes although I also
realize
2
engines = double the cost.

Thanks for your input!






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