Kingfish wrote:
Total stream-of-consciousness post here...

Anbody learn to fly in a high performance complex aircraft? Bonanza,
Saratoga, 182RG and the like? I know it's possible, just wonder how
much longer it'd take for a student to master something with
significant power and prop & gear controls. (I did all my instructing
in 172s and PA28s)

Anythings possible, as you said. I would venture to say the problem
isn't with the complexity (gear, props), but rather the speeds at which
something happens.

Cruising at 90 - 100 kts in a 150 is a lot different than in a Bo at 160
kts (or higher). Things happen quicker, more ground is covered. Landing
is faster... A slower plane allows you to develop and hone your skills
as things happen. You dont have to think as far ahead than in a fast mover.

Just my 2 cents.
Dave