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So you don't audit the logbooks at all. You can tell "just by looking at a plane." Do you do your own title search as well? Thanks for letting me know not to take your advice seriously.

That has got to be one of the scariest advice I've ever gotten. So according to you anyone who writes a purchase agreement is dumb. In fact the seller is the one who wrote and insists on a purchase agreement. And if you're financing, good luck convincing the bank that you don't need a...

You wrote a personal check? Looks like the seller got off easy too.

Also should the lawyer be present upon delivery of the plane?

Thanks! Just hired an aviation attorney to oversee the closing.

I'm currently in the process of purchasing a SR22 with the purchase agreement already drafted. Is it generally recommended to hire an aviation lawyer to oversee the closing? The only issue I'm concerned about is the repositioning fee of the aircraft. The seller and I have verbally agreed...

What does an annual cost on a Cirrus SR22?

Wouldn't "will this aircraft kill me" be the more important question to ask? I would much rather be bankrupt than dead.

The aircraft is a Cirrus SR22. The pre-purchase inspector is a mechanic that works at a Certified Cirrus Center so I guess he will follow the standard Cirrus pre-purchase inspection protocol if there is one.

Are pre-purchase inspectors generally insured? If there is something wrong with the plane and the mechanic who's doing the inspection overlooked it can he/she be held liable for it?

Yeah but you don't have to be under flight following if you have an active VFR file plan.

Even a pop-up IFR?

So if I cancel IFR some times later can I resume my original VFR flight plan?

If I filed and activated a VFR flight plan but suddenly had to pick up an IFR flight plan en route does that automatically void my VFR flight plan?

In a glass cockpit the CDI is part of the HSI no?

Sure. Although all the flying I'm doing at this time is for instrument training.

Yes, I trained at Nassau Flyers and I use Long Island Aviators for rentals.

Either a Cirrus SR20 or SR22 with perspective+

I've already read those and many other sources, spoke to an AOPA consultant and spoke the owner of my FBO. I'm just using forums as an additional avenue for information. I know about the preinspection and whatnot but anything else to consider?

I'm not worried about annual cost just what kind of potential issues a used plane might have the owner won't tell you. I already know what specific model of plane to buy. I'm not really sure what questions to ask just that I don't want the plane to end up constantly breaking down and having...