C172 to Commanche 250

[jonrood]

I am a low time pilot (200 hr. VFR). I recently came across a good deal on a nice Commanche 250. What amount of transition (dual time) should I allow? I'm paying cash for the plane so insurance is not a problem. I was thinking 10-20 hrs. dual. Are there any major issues to think about?
Thanks,
J

[wjgesq]

Originally Posted by jonrood

I am a low time pilot (200 hr. VFR). I recently came across a good deal on a nice Commanche 250. What amount of transition (dual time) should I allow? I'm paying cash for the plane so insurance is not a problem. I was thinking 10-20 hrs. dual. Are there any major issues to think about?
Thanks,
J

Would have to respectfully think that 5 to 10 hours would be more than sufficient if you are otherwise current.

[Dantilla]

I transitioned from Cessnas to a Mooney in just a couple hours. Not a problem at all.

You will still want liability insurance. It will be expensive until you build a few hours of retractable time.

[Gimble]

Even if you don't want insurance (and I wouldn't recommend not having liability), I'd ask the insurance company for their requirements. That should give you a reasonable estimate as to what should be a minimum.

After all, they've done the math. They're worried about their money, not your life, but they have the statistics to back up what seems to be an average minimum proficiency involved.