Anyone fly an Aerostar?

[user 20416]

This is my dream plane. I love everything from the speed to the useful load to the looks. What a beautiful airplane. Just curious if anyone on here has any experience owning/flying one. They tend to get a repuation of being hard to fly but I'm curious as to why. Also interested in the overall cost of ownership (I know this is relative and totally subjective). Once I finish up my training in my Archer, I plan on getting my multi-engine and building some hours on something that isn't an Aerostar. But after that, I don't think there's a better twin out there.

 

[cappy48]

 

[Rick G]

 

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[Flying_Monkey]

 

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[user 20416]

 

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[Leigh]

 

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