Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
I would love a PC-12 and I know it is superior. I am familiar with its engine's operating cost, but nothing else. It will outperform every other single engine turbine, but how much higher is the realistic operating cost? Also, I think the insurance rate will increase significantly. Letting a 1500 hour pilot fly a glorified Malibu is a bit different then letting a 1500 hour pilot fly a PC-12 single pilot.
I will now take off by business hat and put on my more selfish pilot hat. Career wise, would I be better off with a Navajo?
If I understand you correctly, career-wise you will be much better off with a King Air (ME TPIC time). As far as the difference between ME piston and SE turbine, it's probably a wash.