"Hudson Valley Amusement" wrote in message =
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I am currently a ASEL private pilot and would like to get to Multi =
Commercial
Instument ASAP. I can dedicate full time to this and would like your =
opinions
on the best way to go about it.=20
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There seem to be 2 schools of thought -
1- get my instrument and commercial in a Single Engine, then get my =
multi add
ons. =20
2- Get my multi first, then work on instrument and commercial in the =
multi.
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I can understand the pro's and cons to both. Option 1 allows me to =
work on one
thing at a time since I am already comfortable in a single engine, =
however it
might be detrimental b/c I won't have any appreciatable multi time =
when I am
done. This will lead to problems with insurance rates if I am =
insurable at
all.
Option 2 on the other hand will be a more expensive option, and will =
require
learning a few new things at the same time, but will also build 150 or =
so hrs
in the multi when I have my ratings which will certainly help =
insurance
companies.
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Additional info - I am currently at about 185 hrs. I am not looking =
to go to
the airlines, but rather I am looking to fly a Cessna 421 for my =
company. =20
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Any suggestions?
thanks,
Mark

Instrument, Commercial, then Multi-Engine should be easiest.
You'll be challenged enough transitioning to the 421.
You wouldn't welcome the hassles of the other ratings at the same time.