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For Texas (and only for sure for Texas because just went through this for a $87k business purchase) - - Seller is responsible for collecting Tax at the time of sale. - If Seller does not collect and subsequently determines tax was due, Seller is responsible for tax payment to the State. -...

Addresses many issues raised in this discussion. I enjoyed the article. http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/an-elite-f-14-airman-explains-why-the-tomcat-was-so-imp-1610043625

Stratus II/ForeFlight ADS-B Issues: - May receive traffic information from ground station that has been activated by a passing aircraft equipped with ADS-B "out". - May receive traffic information relayed from ground station through another aircraft equipped with ADS-B "out". When...

Yes, that! Knocked it out during my downtime. Good catch, should have mentioned it.

Had the same situation. Continued training until had no further non-solo tasks to complete. At that point was merely marking time and reduced the flying frequency. To learn from my experiences - you may want to consider whether or not your flight instructor will be around when your medical...

From my long ago 11B1P days, "bought the farm" is derived from WWII farm boys dying with their designated parent beneficiaries paying off the farm mortgage with the GI life insurance proceeds. At least that's what they told us when we were filling out the forms . . . YMMV

You really should have named your Flickr site "theMEMmurries" . . .

We have close family on the other side of the Rockies and Sierras. Not anticipated to be a regularly scheduled trip, however CA, ID, NV and CO will occasional destinations. Single Engine ceiling is a selection criteria. Also, tentatively have been adding pressurization as a requirement. P...

I love the Aerostar (from afar at least). However, have two concerns: - Too much plane, too soon. - Parts availability and support. A 602P/700 sure looks like it fits the bill.

Given the market and shrinking pilot base, I've wondered how difficult it is to trade up in aircraft? Looking back, have the sale/purchase cycles had acceptable pain levels with regard to financial issues and time required to sell the planes? Thanks.

The purchasing authority has a requirement that she doesn't have to walk over a wing to get in the plane. Also, there are two Pampered Princesses (plus our wives) that may want a little more room or at least different seating layout than a 310. Thanks.

We're hoping for 4 hours . . . The Cessna 400 series has at least emergency toilet facilities.

From weight and balance research (not practical experience), the issue with the 6 seat piston singles is payload limits. Full fuel will not allow sufficient passengers and baggage. 182 has 500lbs available after full fuel. A 210 might work, but the comfort and baggage storage space is...

How much in the purchase budget? - 250k+/- How much are you prepared to spend on care/feeding per month/yr? - My understanding is to budget $500 - $700/flight hour for an aircraft that will meet the requirements. Where in the country are you so that one of the well informed can be...

All, Very close to taking my private pilot checkride. Soon after will begin the process to purchase a plane (which will likely take 6 - 8 months, given my past approach to large purchases). My "mission" is: - 4 people + baggage - 900 NM - Under 5 hours I do understand the...