Scammers on the glider market

[Roel Baardman]

I was notified recently that someone claims to be the rightful owner
of my glider (registration and serial number match) and wants to sell
it.
He states it is located on an airfield where I flew a few years ago,
but not anymore.

My question: what to do?
- Contact the police?
- Post messages on forums and sites like segelflug?

Roel

[Kevin Neave[_2_]]

Gi's a clue, where are you and what is the type/reg of your glider.

Just in case one of us is interested in, or in the process of, buying

Kevin

At 06:41 12 April 2012, Roel Baardman wrote:
>I was notified recently that someone claims to be the rightful owner
>of my glider (registration and serial number match) and wants to sell
>it.
>He states it is located on an airfield where I flew a few years ago,
>but not anymore.
>
>My question: what to do?
>- Contact the police?
>- Post messages on forums and sites like segelflug?
>
>Roel
>

[Roel Baardman]

Will post it in a separate thread, not to disturb this one and make it
more visible.

[Pat McCartan]

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:41:50 PM UTC-7, Roel Baardman wrote:
> I was notified recently that someone claims to be the rightful owner
> of my glider (registration and serial number match) and wants to sell
> it.
> He states it is located on an airfield where I flew a few years ago,
> but not anymore.
>
> My question: what to do?
> - Contact the police?
> - Post messages on forums and sites like segelflug?
>
> Rooel.

This is the agency I use to sort out the titles of aircraft I buy and sell for a living. Christina will research the FAA's records and tell you what you need to do to prove clear title. I have used her services for everything from gliders to large airliners. Her fees are appropriate.

Christina Klein, Vice President
Federal Aviation Title Company
4411 Highline Boulevard, Ste. 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
800-654-5694
405-681-4763 Fax
www.FederalAviationTitle.com

[Tony V]

On 4/12/2012 1:30 PM, Pat McCartan wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:41:50 PM UTC-7, Roel Baardman wrote:

>> My question: what to do?
>> - Contact the police?
>> - Post messages on forums and sites like segelflug?
>>
>> Rooel.
>
> This is the agency I use to sort out the titles of aircraft I buy and sell for a living. Christina will research the FAA's records and tell you what you need to do to prove clear title. I have used her services for everything from gliders to large airliners. Her fees are appropriate.

Do they handle Dutch gliders? :-)

> Christina Klein, Vice President
> Federal Aviation Title Company
> 4411 Highline Boulevard, Ste. 102
> Oklahoma City, OK 73108
> 800-654-5694
> 405-681-4763 Fax
> www.FederalAviationTitle.com
>

[Pat McCartan]

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:15:30 PM UTC-7, Tony V wrote:
> On 4/12/2012 1:30 PM, Pat McCartan wrote:
> > On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:41:50 PM UTC-7, Roel Baardman wrote:
>
> >> My question: what to do?
> >> - Contact the police?
> >> - Post messages on forums and sites like segelflug?
> >>
> >> Rooel.
> >
> > This is the agency I use to sort out the titles of aircraft I buy and sell for a living. Christina will research the FAA's records and tell you what you need to do to prove clear title. I have used her services for everything from gliders to large airliners. Her fees are appropriate.
>
> Do they handle Dutch gliders? :-)
>
> > Christina Klein, Vice President
> > Federal Aviation Title Company
> > 4411 Highline Boulevard, Ste. 102
> > Oklahoma City, OK 73108
> > 800-654-5694
> > 405-681-4763 Fax
> > www.FederalAviationTitle.com
> >

I don't believe so. Their strength is that they are co-located within the FAA's records center in Oklahoma City. However, send an email to Christina..