Aerostar Aircraft Owners
Robert Stevens sent it a question he wanted to get more information about. Here is a copy of his email below.
I’ve been gathering information about potential planes for a possible purchase. On my short list are the T210 and some model of Bonanza. I had also considered going to a twin. I understand that with only 270 hours total time and no twin time, insurance will be difficult or impossible.
The plan would be to get the multi rating, get an instrument rating and do a crapload of dual hours in type. I am also wiling to do any other training, like Flight Safety and special Aerostar schools. I already have over 70 hours retract and complex single time.
How many hours would I need of multi and/or in type to be able to get insurance on a plane like an Aerostar? On the subject of Aerostars, what can you tell me about them? I’ve had my eye on those for some time. What is a realistic cruise speed? I’d be interested in it partly due to speed (over 200kts). I’d prefer a pressurized version, if I can afford it. What are the Machen mods? What makes on a Superstar? Anything you can say would help. Thanks.
In response to Robert’s questions, I received the follow response from a reader of the blog.
So, why do I want to jump right into something like an Aerostar? I’ve been analyzing what kind of flying I want/need to do. I’d like to replace most or all airline flights (except Hawaii) with my own plane. My wife and I like to travel a lot, and I figure a fast plane that can get us up to the flight levels, over a lot of weather and mountains, would do the job.
I like the idea of a 200-220kt cruise. I figure if I’m going to go through the hassle of getting a plane, I want it to do most of what I want to do, rather than buying and selling my way through planes. This plan might not work, but that’s why I’m here asking questions. Yeah, I know the insurance will be a hassle.
I’m hoping that time-in-type will make a difference, along with an instrument rating (I’ve been told instrument makes a BIG difference). If I do the IFR ticket in the plane, I can kill time-in-type and instrument at once. I know it will be more expensive to use an Aerostar, but then I’d be concentrating on flying one type of airplane.
I wouldn’t be in any hurry to get through it, I can take my time. What weird habits are created flying it? As for load, it doesn’t like to fly fully loaded? I had considered taking the rear seats out and putting in some kind of toilet for long trips. I’ll have the wife with me…women’s bladders, you know.
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