Arnold
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The light twin I truly enjoyed flying the most was the Cessna 303, but they are somewhat rare and pricey, most have known Ice equip and certification. I've flown several hundred hours each in Twinkies, Aztecs, Senecas, Seminoles, Navajos. I like all airplanes and fly what I can afford. Right now that is a DA-20 rental once a month, in two more years there will be no more full time day care bills, perhaps I can fly again then. A short break until college expenses start again around 2020.
Here's the thing, my only engine failures have been in a twin engine turbo prop and the reason was crappy maintenance, when well maintained I've not had any serious problems with either twin or single, piston or turbine.
Engine Failures ( I have 7000+ hrs but I stopped counting about 12 years ago), 2 shutdowns after oil left engine, same poorly maintained airplane two Allison B17-250C engines (think Bell Jet Ranger engine turned upside down). 1 over the Holland / German border, low IFR all over, light weight so no problem staying level at a 6000'. I flew to somewhat better weather shot ILS to Rotterdam 400/1, 2nd failure about one week later, same aircraft different engine, well over max gross (ferry fuel, ships spares, copilot), over the North Sea, drifted down to 2000' before able to maintain altitude if not turning, NDB approach into Stauning Denmark ceiling was around 1000' vis was good. The first one I could almost certainly executed a missed, the second one it was out of the question.
Here's the thing, my only engine failures have been in a twin engine turbo prop and the reason was crappy maintenance, when well maintained I've not had any serious problems with either twin or single, piston or turbine.
Engine Failures ( I have 7000+ hrs but I stopped counting about 12 years ago), 2 shutdowns after oil left engine, same poorly maintained airplane two Allison B17-250C engines (think Bell Jet Ranger engine turned upside down). 1 over the Holland / German border, low IFR all over, light weight so no problem staying level at a 6000'. I flew to somewhat better weather shot ILS to Rotterdam 400/1, 2nd failure about one week later, same aircraft different engine, well over max gross (ferry fuel, ships spares, copilot), over the North Sea, drifted down to 2000' before able to maintain altitude if not turning, NDB approach into Stauning Denmark ceiling was around 1000' vis was good. The first one I could almost certainly executed a missed, the second one it was out of the question.