On 27 Oct 2006 13:32:57 -0700, "Guy Elden Jr"
wrote:

Michael wrote:

I suspect that if the insurance companies treated SR-22 owners the way
they treat A-36 owners, most of the problems would go away - mostly by

I always thought the rates for the A36, F33 and Deb were quite
reasonable.

discouraging low time pilots from buying the planes in the first place.

fwiw, AirShares Elite's insurance company seems to be at least
trying... I believe the last time I checked (about 2 years ago) the

Have you seen the rates for even a medium time pilot in one of these.
You are looking at seven to nine grand a year.

requirement for purchasing a share in an SR-22 was 350 hours TT, and

Groups and share ownership seem to be even higher.

either pursuing or already in posession of an instrument rating. Seems
like a very good floor to me, considering the plane can reach upwards
of 180 kts cruising.

I'd buy one in a heartbeat... were it not for the money factor.
I dislike the side stick and would trade one for a Twin Star or A36 in
a heart beat. That said, I think they are a very good airplane I just
don't happen to want one.
Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com