Well my partner who does not fly wants a Cessna 421c golden Eagle ASAP. I am a single engine instrument rated pilot with 1300 hours, over 500 in the A36. Looking for advice on the plane as well as suggestions on training to fly the 421. I have been told obviously get the twin rating first which should be no problem, however after the twin rating some say go to SIMCOM and others say I should get actual time to get the certification SFAR for the 421. I would appreciate any input. I also have had a difficult time figuring out what the true burn per hour and cruise speed of the 421 is in addition to the useful load. I read with VORTEC Generators 2400# usefull before fuel and about 42 GPH at 12,000 feet.
By the way the A36 is a true 170 KTS plus and usefu load of 1501# before fuel with the IO 550, so this is hard to beat.
Thanks
Chuck
