"Jimmy B." wrote in message
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Ever since my name has appeared in the FAA database as an aircraft owner,
I've been receiving letters and cards from various new aircraft
manufacturers asking me to take a test flight.

So far, I've received one from Cirrus, Lanceair, and Beechcraft.

Has anyone else had this happen to them? Is this just a recent phenomena
or is it because I now appear as a owner? I never received these when I
was a renter.

I'm really tempted to take the test flights, but I really don't want to
have to deal with the salesperson afterward.

If you don't want to deal with the salesman afterwards, then tell him before
you take the ride. Don't be suprised if they don't want to give you the
ride though.