Originally Posted by
GauleyPilot
Flying magazine recently had a feature about single pilot jets, and quoted several insurance agents. It was a common theme that owners went in thinking that since the jet was easier to fly than the baron, it was a given. When the underwriter declined to quote, and the agent recommended a transition airplane like a C-90, the suggestion usually fell on deaf ears.
It all depends on experience. According to one of the agents, there is a slim chance, but there is no hope if the candidate protests and refuses a transition plan. The plan may include a simulator based ground and flight school, a type rating, followed by 50, 100, or even 200 hours of dual time with a captian qualified pilot.
For our 135 op, 25hours in type and we'll be insured. This is with "0" prior turbine experience, but I'm not sure what the min TT is nor what it's going to cost my boss. He rode in one about 2 months ago, said they idled the engines alternately, and you couldn't hardly even feel the thing slow down, let alone turn. I can't wait!!!!!!!!