Sylvain writes:

depends. Basic trainers (single engine) have fixed landing gear,
fixed pitch props. It makes them cheaper and simpler for initial
training (there is enough already to worry about before adding
extra goodies); to add retractable gear / variable pitch props
you need a 'complex' endorsement; it is not a license or certificate
or rating; it consists in additional training from an instructor (see
14 CFR 61.31(e) for details) who then endorses the logbook, it's a
one time thing. There are similar endorsements required to fly
'high performance' aircraft (engine with more than 200hp),
tailwheels aircraft and for some high altitude operations.

So how many endorsements and certificates would I need to pilot my
favorite Baron 58? It has two engines, retractable gear, more than
200 hp, and other goodies, although the one I have is not pressurized
(that must be a nightmare--I understand the pressurized version is no
longer made), and thank goodness there is no tailwheel.

Isn't there an ActivePilot button on the sim that I can press to print
out all the certificates that I need?

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