Originally Posted by
MusDg
Going to drag out an old thread but this one came up on my search about turbos and multi engine trainers.
What do you all think about ME training out west at higher altitude airports. Been trying to rule out turbos and find something that will atleast keep it in the 7000' range at least for SE service ceiling. Average field elevation is 4-6000'. With that it brings me to a Twin Comanche C or CR and a C310R.
Have any of you all instructed ME out west in say a Duchess or Seminole? How was the SE work like? If not, what did you train in?
I used a C310D, old and expensive but it got the job done. It could do 8000'msl and still climbing on one engine loaded lightly.
I see a lot of DA42's doing multi stuff out west, from what I hear they are gutless and cost in the millions but burn very little gas.
I'd look for a 4 banger like a Seminole/Seneca.