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Next step(s) in purchase?
Hello, R.A.O.!
I'm returning to the well, hoping to continue a trend. If you recall (or care to research) the messages I've posted over the last year or so, you'll find I've been getting some great advice and stimulating discussion on selecting an airplane (my first). After considering all inputs and my own desires & mission, I've decided to go for... the TB-20 Socata "Trinidad." So, for the last several months, I've been electronically kicking tires of the various examples I've seen online. I've been exercising the patience everyone here agreed I'd need (about the only thing in wide agreement!), but now I've seen one that I'm ready to take the next step(s) on (read: actually spend money on travel, pre-buy, etc.). I hardly know where to begin, so I'm hoping to continue on the goodwill of the group. (Besides, I hear Jay is throwing a hell of a party at OSH, so I'd better hurry up & pay the cover charge! ) Here are the things I "think" I need to do, in what I "think" is appropriate chronological order. Process stops at any step that results in a no-go. Comments, changes, additions, deletions--all are welcome, please!! In progress: 1) Gather as much info about make/model as I can & refine desired traits--ongoing 2) Find one for sale meeting desires & contact seller, get further info, etc.--ongoing 3) Initiate financing--started today (HEL seems best, but any contrary opinions here?) ------------------ Next: 4) Contact AOPA buyer services--"soon"; not sure what they can/can't do for me 5) Get specific insurance quotes--"soon"; I have a general idea from earlier quote, I just need to update them ------------------ To follow: (here's where I'm really lost) 6) Arrange for pre-buy--ASAP, but at least a week or so (?) before traveling 7) Travel--when ready on both ends 7a) Inspect logs 7b) Pre-buy inspection 7c) Test flight--who pays for this? any specific maneuvers, etc., to run through? 7d) Negotiate price--I have NO idea how to do this, any hints appreciated! 8) Arrange for escrow--ASAP; can/should I do this ahead of #7?? 9) Get 5 hours time-in-type dual (insurance rqmt, and not a bad idea in my book anyway)--considering options here, hoping I can find someplace to do this ahead of time 10) Fund escrow, close escrow, fly home! As I say, this is my impression right now--I'm sure there's any number of improvements that can be made. Bring 'em on! Additional questions: #6: Anyone w/ advice on whom to approach for the pre-buy? Airplane is in New England region (Hartford, CT). #9: Any advice/suggestions on where I can do this? I live in Colorado Springs; I'm willing to travel if I must, but closer is better (read: cheaper). Perhaps somewhere near Hartford would work well, since I may be traveling there anyway. Note, this point really isn't tied to this specific airplane, since it will carry to whatever plane I finally go with (unless I change my target). Thanks for any help! -- Doug "Where am I to go/Now that I've gone too far?" -- Golden Earring, "Twilight Zone" (my email is spam-proofed; read the address and make the appropriate change to contact me) |
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