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True you can get more peace of mind buying at premium price with a used warranty. I see that more these days at larger aircraft dealers and brokers. Anyways, I am not too worried as I just saw a much nicer plane for sale in same price range if the shop gives me a thumbs down after reviewing the...

Totally agree! In fact, I am having the seller provide me with all logs and 337s to have my A&P review before the inspection. That will help me decide whether to move forward or not in the process. I found a top shop in the area to look things over carefully. Safety is my biggest concern as I...

Hey guys, Sorry to confuse the point. The one plane that I looked at a week ago in San Diego is a 1960 Cessna 182 and I did not hear back from the seller on the plane. So I kept looking! For the other plane under consideration, and in this case the subject of this thread, it is a 1962 Beech...

Just spoke to local shop and they are booked until mid-September for annual inspections! Anyways, asked broker to send me logs and need to see if any issues. After speaking to the main A&P, he mentioned high airframe time 8599 hours for a 1960 plane might be a concern.

Agree and based on training toward the IR in San Diego, its best to be familiar with my backyard. Plus sleeping in my own bed each night is a major plus.

Great thanks for the advice. I found this article useful: http://www.avweb.com/news/pilotlounge/182682-1.html It mentions most of the caveats discussed in this thread such as contingency for back out of the deal if prebuy fails and to use another shop to do the inspection.

Yes we get some IMC and in my training we had some actual clouds. It was interesting. But nothing compared to the midwest or east coast.

Broker agreed to my terms to have a way to walk away if prebuy turns up major issues so will do the inspection and make decision based on that. Hopefully it works out and I can fly the nice bird home.

Thanks! I am more inclined to use PIC after getting the plane home pending the prebuy goes well since I would like to do my IFR stuff in San Diego airspace as it is my backyard. Of course, taking a flying adventure VFR from San Diego to Kansas in the new plane could be rewarding as well if time...

I am buying a plane equipped for IFR and have 20 hours of IFR training and the written exam done and looking to complete the rating with an intense program either with PIC or GATTS. Anyone have experience with either program and which would be preferable? With GATTS, I would have to fly my new...

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