![]() ![]() The first is that twins have a higher stalling speed on average than twins. Collins’ statistic appears to compare all single-engine crashes with all twin-engine crashes. Another will quote Richard Collins’ contention that twins have a fatality rate per accident that is four times greater than that of a single-engine aircraft.Ĭollins is correct on the statistic, but it’s misused as an anti-twin argument. Someone else is bound to chime in that insurance is impossible for someone without significant twin time. Usually someone will chime in with the blanket statement that twins are twice or three times as expensive to operate as a single. These days, a pilot curious about purchasing a twin usually starts on the internet, often asking questions on one or more of the popular forums. I will sort through the myths, pitfalls and rationales for upgrading to a twin-engine aircraft. And while some are fortunate enough not to worry about practicalities, most people considering upgrading their ride are the practical type. Of course, cool does not equal practical. As someone with thousands of hours flying a twin, I will let everyone on a little secret: They are cool! To pilots who are used to only one fan in front, the twin seems cool and exotic. Photography by James Lawrence A practical and honest examination of the pros and cons of flying and owning a twin-engine Piper.įew single-engine pilots have not looked longingly at a sexy twin from time to time.
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