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Reminds me of other famous last words: “…watch this!”😳

I’m feeling like I just got a huge spoon of cod liver oil-of-humility! I guess I’ve been paper flying from the armchair - much easier than shoe leather. I’m really glad I stumbled in here, halfway around the world. It’s early on in the process; I’ll make some adjustments henceforth. Thanks for shooting straight… . 👍

Yenn, m/c = motorcycle(s). I understand your point not to equate top model or more hp with proficiency. I simply love the ability to hit the throttle and get instantaneous response. Try a Porsche Turbo. It will pin you against the seat while providing the most accurate handling imaginable, quickly! I still recall pulling the yoke on a king air turbo 40 years ago and the thing climbed like a banshee. It put a grin on my face. I was snakebit for ‘more is better.’ That includes more safety.😉

Amazing that you suggested the Cirrus. I just looked at the SR 22T, today. First impression looks great! Thanks.

Many thanks, guys for the sincere answers. Your comments are well taken. Firstly, I’m remiss in not knowing this group is in Australia.😖. OTO, I was a big fan on Angelo Dundee, some years ago, surely a parody, nevertheless a spunkee Australian,-) ‘Love Australia, from films but never visited. Maybe… . My inquiry is very preliminary, based on being bored in retirement. I’m youngish 75+, not unlike a Eric Clapton or Clint Eastwood mix-profile, but ordinary, not famous. Over the years I’ve gotten into motor sports, motorcycles, cars, boats, RVs, etc. only to advance quickly to desiring the top end model, e.g. under $500k in a plane. I was simply looking to the experienced pros opinions in flying to advise me re my original concept: Would I be better off buying ‘up’ to start and avoiding the stages of trading and expense? The twin engine idea was to negotiate flying instructions into a major deal, etc vs going through several smaller stages and trading up. I can now see that was a bad idea and I’m adjusting my thinking before taking a leap. I’ve flown in a number of singles in the past, gliders, King Air, and small jets, often in the right seat and taking control briefly. I know I’ll love flying. Horsepower is fun - seems there is never enough. In conclusion, you guys answered my query. I suppose the approach might be to locate a pilot/instructor with a reasonably hot 4-6 seat single, used, perhaps with a safe 200+ knot cruise ability and 1500 ft/minute climb capability and work a deal around that? I watch some great videos on YouTube and the most expensive always jumps out, inappropriately, e.g. the TBM 940 - wow, but if there were a smaller version turbo!? Thanks again and stay safe, 👍 Frank M, ‘Atlanta, GA, USA

Hello folks, from a senior in Atlanta, GA.😊 I’m an old guy, retired but love fine machinery and power sport, e.g. Porsches, M/Cs, et al. Question: I’m thinking about pilot license. I know I’ll go to twin engine plane ASAP, Would it make sense to learn in a twin from the get-go, e.g. like starting in an 18’ boat, then going to 30’+… . Or, do safety concerns require single engine experience and graduated steps?🤷‍♂️