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    What is the most annoying part about purchasing your own aircraft?

    Getting the wife's approval is certainly an prerequisite that should not be overlooked. I once knew a guy who bought a Baron without checking with the wife and soon after was asking me to sell it for him because the wife said it goes or she goes. In this case the ole ask for forgiveness...
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    Buying my first plane ... please help me avoid mistakes!

    I meet with people who take the used car salesmen approach and treat me like I'm beneath them, I can tell you it is of no help. Just like anything else they're good aircraft brokers and bad ones out there. The brokers job is to let you take a look and fly the airplane, present offers to the...
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    ASA Flight Timer, Foggles, IFR Refresher, More for Sale Make Offer

    I found some of the old IFR training stuff laying around. See image below. Make offer, will ship for free. William Byrd william@nexga.com 919-475-6488
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    David Clark H10-13S Headset For Sale

    David Clark H10-13S Headset For Sale (2 Available) Two Great Condition David Clark H10-13S Headset Available Ear Cushions are in good condition Email or call for more information and pictures. $250 each Shipped William Byrd william@nexga.com 919-475-6488
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    Bose Aviation X Headset with GA Plug For Sale (2 Available)

    SOLD Bose Aviation X Headset with GA Plug For Sale (2 Available) Two Great Condition Bose Aviation X Headsets with new ear cushions available. Both are two prong GA battery powered. Email or call for more information and pictures. $500 shipped each. William Byrd...
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    Seeking Turbo Commander Pilot

    Anyone know of a pilot who is current in a Turbo Commander and interested in taking a ferrying mission in a Turbo Commander 690 from Florida to Greensboro, NC?
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    Columbia Lancair Down on Long Island

    Correct, and that company was called Pacific Aviation Composites, USA. Then changed to Lancair Company and then to Columbia Aircraft MFG.
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    Malaysian Airliner missing?

    Ethylene Polymers
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    Flying for the military/airlines with corrective lenses?

    I'm not sure about other branches but if your thinking Marine Corp flying, don't talk to a recruiter, they probably will not know and may try to steer you towards enlisted options. You need to talk to an Officer Selection Officer, I think there is one office in each state. I know not all that...
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    FS: One Owner 99 Mooney Ovation

    No preselect on this one. It had a gear up in 2003. New prop, engine was disassembled, inspected and repaired as necessary. According to the logbooks all damaged components as a result were replaced with new.
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    FS: One Owner 99 Mooney Ovation

    Yes, about 10 hours total, ground and flight.
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    FS: One Owner 99 Mooney Ovation

    Please pass along to anyone who may be interested. link to pictures ==> http://nexga.com/otherairplane/mooney-m20r-ovation/ 1999 Mooney M20R Ovation Reg # N288MA Serial # 29-0175 Price: $179,000 Includes Mooney School Total Time: 825 Contact: William Byrd NexGA Aircraft, Inc. Office...
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    V Ref and aircraft pricing

    It depends on which model your booking out, certain models book out 10% higher than fair market value every time, others book out lower than what they will go for. Vref is a good starting place but a reputable broker experienced in the type and current market is the best source for current...
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    FAA shutdown stops sales????

    If you are financing the bank will not release the funds to purchase until they see a clean title, that is holding up a few of our deals.
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    planning solo xc#2. thoughts on KCRE?

    I took my long XC to CRE, spent some time on the beach and then flew up the coast to KSUT then back home to GSO. I don't see any reason not to go to CRE as a student pilot, it was straightforward back when I was training.
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    Best way to get into airlines?

    If you considering the military route check out the Marine Corp, the only branch who will guarantee you a flying position, talk to your local OSO, they can provide you with details.
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    Sad day in Jackson Hole

    Zoë Keliher
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