flying more than one make and model?

At one point in time, my flying club had 10 planes, from a 150 to a
bonanza. I was able to fly all but the taildragger and the bonanza at
the time. Now, with a tailwheel endorsement and HP signoff, I could have
flown those two as well.

Cessna 150/152, 172, 177, Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Grumman Tiger and a
Mooney 20-E

Its all about having the checklists and proper performance data right
there. I had a checkride in each plane from an instructor. I was
considered current by our rules in all. Rather than memorizing ALL the
performance data for a given plane, you review it before flight, and
know your speeds based on reference to the checklist.

Even the airline guys have different speeds based on aircraft weight,
and have to look itup on a flight by flight basis.

It's a non issue in my mind (multiple currency)
Dave

wrote:
Hi guys, another question.

What are the most commonly-held views on flying more than one make and
model of aircraft?

Take the example of a 172 and a Warrior. Clearly the aircraft are
different and the best solution would be to fly only one make and
model, but the reality of plane rental is that if you are checked out
and current in more than one aircraft, you have more flexibility in
terms of when you can go flying, which means more fun and more overall
currency.

At what experience level is it generally seen as sensible to regularly
fly two different makes and models of plane? Is this a big deal or not?

Tom