"onsitewelding" writes:

I would like to get my multi rating and then buy a light twin. I have done
some research (very little actualy) but it seems from what I have read and
been told that the piper aztec is a fairly easy twin to learn to fly, not
too much of a maintenance hog and is a good solid aircraft. Not to mention
that some of the older ones are not that expensive to buy.

Mine would have been a poor (economic) choice even if I'd gotten it for
free.

I would use it for personal use only, kinda like a family air wagon so I

I've tried to come up with a better plane for our family. I haven't found
one. It's a great family truckster.

don't want to be spending oodles of money just to use it. Does anyone have
any suggestions as to the cost of using a aircraft such as this? Or would I
be better off looking at a good 6 place single?

If money is more of a concern than having the options a twin provides,
I certainly suggest going with a single.

I kinda have this thing about twin engine planes although I also realize 2
engines = double the cost.

I definitely have a "thing about twin engine planes". For the flying I
end up doing I would not be comfortable in a single. The Aztec has pulled
me through some hairy situations and I appreciate it for that. But, oh
boy, do I pay for it...

--kyler