Context correction here.

I stated and I quote

"All experience has been gained up in the north east which is a TAD bit harder than sunny Florida."

In no way did I bash any a 400 hr pilot learning to fly in sunny Florida.

and in no way was i being sarcastic or malicious. And yes i know 1700 hours is squat to you guys. I am no hot shot here, If i was I wouldn't be seeking advice from guys with more expirence such as your self.

However 1700 and an ATP is a bit more than 400 so I would hope their is a little more experience gained in that hr gap. If one was no better a pilot after 1700 hr than they were at 400 hr. Their would be a very serious problem... I think most would agree. LOL

JUST FOR ARGUMENT LETS JUST SAY MABE A LESS EXPERIENCED PILOT WOULD LAND A SAAB AT SAY.... FAIRMONT WV MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 4G7 WITH 3194 FT OF RUNWAY BY ACCIDENT....... WEAR AS A MORE EXPIRENCED PILOT SUCH AS YOURSELF WOULD LAND IT ON THE PROPPER 7800 FT OF RUNWAY AT CLARKSBURGH WV REGIONAL AIRPORT CKB.

***That's a bit snarky, yes, This happens from time to time but that still makes me laugh because I saw it the next morning sitting out on the ramp and helped the mechanics drain the fuel out of the thing. The biggest thing flying out of their at the time was a turbo commander.... until that night. I worked at AC express years ago The only FBO on the field ****

Florida is a great place to learn to fly because its good weather. However the North East (WV to Main) has challenges involved that are not in the southern states. Icing 6 months out of the year, snow, mountainous terrain, Carb fires, runway closures, just getting the dang hanger door open due to 6 foot of snow that slid off the roof in front of the door. lol.

Just saying that flying up here is good experience, builds good judgement skills, and gives a pilot an advantage that the southern states may not have. and that I have had the advantage of training with it from an early age.