Good question Jim. I’d really like something that has easy entry/exit and is a true cabin class airplane. I have a lot of 400 series Cessna time from 30 years ago. The 421B being my favorite. I flew a 1980 340 last week that’s for sale. Nice airplane and probably what I should buy, but the cabin/cockpit are still a bit tight. I really don’t NEED pressurization, FIKI, turbochargers and fancy glass cockpits. All are nice, but all cost money. I fly an A320 for a living so I get all the high altitude, glass cockpit thrills there. The 310R fits my current mission, just isn’t very exciting. With older parents and older friends, ease of entry really would be nice. Plus, let’s face it...there’s just something about the Twin Commander. She’s just sexy. Ultimately my mission will start to include charity flying. Angel Flights, dog rescue and some missions oriented flying. My personal flying will be 1 to 2 hour jaunts with a couple of Florida to Wisconsin repositioning flights thrown in each year. This particular 560, if she checks out as presented, with all the mods and Air Center air conditioning would seem to be a lot of bang for the buck. But in the end you’re right. All of these 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s twins are ridiculous to own from a dollars and cents (and sense) standpoint.
Kirk