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I'd like to find a place where I can take an aircraft out with only a checkout and not all these insurance requirements. I can go anywhere that Alaska or Horizon airlines flies to pick-up the airplane.
my input? get your MEI. Then get hired on part time at an FBO, book no students, and go out in the multi all the time.
I would get your MEI. It looks good on the resume and helped me land a job. And much better experience teaching multi than time building for fun.
Yeah I am having a hard time finding a part time instructing job while I already have a full time job.
Check with Skymates, see what they can do for you.
I'd like to find a place where I can take an aircraft out with only a checkout and not all these insurance requirements. I can go anywhere that Alaska or Horizon airlines flies to pick-up the airplane.
Are there any owners near you with twins? Maybe a non-equity partnership would work out for you. Find someone who would like to share the cost of owning. They get a little extra cash which helps them, you get the twin time that you want!
Are you eligible for the Boeing Flying Club. They have a twin in Renton. Crest Airpark used to have a Travelair, with low requirements. It has been about 5 years since I have been there.
If you want to stay in the Northwest, I know that the Aurora Aviation (KUAO, about 10 minute from portland) will let you take the Seminole after a brief checkout. I think I did 1.5 hours with an instructor, and just spoke with the owner for a few minutes, then home free!
Unfortunately, the insurance companies do run this show. Very few places have mins below 350TT/50 Multi. Most are 500TT, 100 Multi with 25 in type.
I will also recommend getting your MEI. You will learn a lot in the process, and its certainly a resume builder.