Just curious, what kind of plane are you looking at that it would be worth
it, or necessary to go so far from home?

Unless you are enamored with one of the newer designs, or an older design
that is rare, it would seem the cost, hassle, and risk would make it easier
to stay closer to home.

Also, I would caution you that small brokers and individuals generally over
value and/or over represent their planes. New plane distributors, or the
more well known brokers tend to charge a little more, but seem to be
interested in maintaining their good names more than others. They will of
course put a positive outlook on things, but they won't be out in left field
either.






"Marco Rispoli" wrote in message
. net...
I just got my license (you can find the story of my Presidential TFR
checkride here if your are curious:
http://www.thepilotlounge.com/script...?showtopic=665 )

I am starting to seriously look into owning a plane now.

I can't imagine myself renting anymore since prices are not that good,
renting is inconvenient and clubs are a better deal but they all have
minimum hours restrictions ...

One of the questions that has been mulling in my mind is this: suppose
that
I find a plane. It's the model that I am looking for, good times, good
conditions (so the seller says) and good price. The plane is halfway
across
the country though.

How do I go about getting it inspected? Do I call a local (to the plane)
mechanic and arrange a meeting between him, the seller and the plane? Do I
need to be there?

There's many steps to buying a plane. Title search, loan financing,
insurance, inspection and transfer of ownership.

When do I actually need to be there? If anybody ever purchased a plane
from
far away, how did you handle it? Do you care to share the story?

Thank you!

--
Marco Rispoli - NJ, USA / PP-ASEL
My On-line pilot community - http://www.thepilotlounge.com