Good twin for charter/instruction

[BD King]

Aerostar 601P or 701P. Fast as hell and looks good, the two most important things.

Tough to maintain. For a combo airplane go 310 or Aztec.

 

[TurboS7]

Can't beat the Aztec for doing both. The Seneca is better for pax, but it not as good for training.

 

[flyboyzz1]

Twinstar Twinstar Twinstar

 

[Lead Sled]

Twinstar Twinstar Twinstar

The normally aspirated 180 hp Lycoming Twinstar would most likely make a very good trainer. The diesel-powered version probably wouldn't for a couple of reasons - they're turbocharged and they've got auto-feather. Autofeather is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but personally, I'd rather have initial ME students handling that task manually. Additionally, a 1+3 passenger twin for charter? Probably not the best choice.

'Sled

 

[flyboyzz1]

Can a Baron carry 6 with full fuel? I didn't think so. A twinstar can carry full fuel and 4 200 pounders. Not bad. As for the auto feather, I agree.

 

[340drvr]

Operating a Seneca II right now in just that situation, and as far as I'm concerned, it's not particularly well suited for either task. Where are you located? We're in mountain country out west, and the lack of pressurization is a pain to dance around on most charter trips.
As others have said, tough to find an aircraft that fills both missions.

 

[TurboS7]

I think you are trying to find something that does not exist. Doing engine outs at high altitude does not get me excited at all. An accident waiting to happen. Sorry.

 

[SENECAII]

Seneca is a great plane for both.