Prebuy next 2 days - help me with cold feet

[455 Bravo Uniform]

Pulled the trigger, horse left the barn, etc.

Gonna turn the prebuy into an annual (due Aug 2017 anyway).

Hoping to be able to fly back down and do owner-assist maint., then fly it home after transition training (or maybe fly home with transition pilot, then send him on airliner).

Gotta transfer funds to escrow, and arrange insurance tomorrow.

What have I done...

 

[eman1200]

which plane? congrats!

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

182 (260se/Petersen)

 

[Skyrys62]

Congrats!
Come pick me up.

 

[Radar Contact]

Congrats! Throw some pics up when you get them.

 

[James_Dean]

Bill and Melinda Gates have his and her 777s. It's all about means.

Source? I thought he owned a global express.

 

[mscard88]

What have I done...

You'll soon find out! And it won't be negative, you'll love having your own plane. Congrats!

 

[mscard88]

Source? I thought he owned a global express.

Googled it and you're right eggman.

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

 

[Justin M]

A beaut!

 

[BrianNC]

Nice!

 

[Twin_Flyer]

Congratulations and welcome to aircraft ownership...

 

[rtk11]

Congratulations! Great looking bird!

 

[Skyrys62]

Damn! Very nice.
Trade you for a 94 Chevy Silverado. Not much rust ....just the left and right side and the bottom
Oh and the tailgate and front end.

 

[Skyrys62]

Out of curiosity is that a little larger than average prop?

 

[jsterner]

Drooling in AZ, congrats guy. Enjoy.

 

[BrianNC]

Out of curiosity is that a little larger than average prop?

I've noticed a lot of 182s have long props.

 

[codeeno]

Congratulations! Enjoy!

 

[bnt83]

I've noticed a lot of 182s have long props.

A friend of mine seems to fly young eagle rides with his 177B all year, and the prop is beat to **** every year I look at it. Point is, I don't want longer props lol.

 

[mscard88]

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Sweet! I like the paint scheme. Congrats. Ya done good.

 

[AU_James]

Looks nice! Congrats and thanks for the inspiration! Fingers crossed I'll be joining you soon!

 

[Anthony]

Find a good A&P/IA that you can TRUST, and it becomes a lot easier. However, those "gotcha" annuals, or non-planned repairs can kill that $1K/month budget in a heartbeat as others have said. I had a $21K annual once, and I think the mechanic I took it to (changed mechanics because I moved) took me to the cleaners.

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

Out of curiosity is that a little larger than average prop?

Not sure, will find out.

 

[MIFlyer]

Googled it and you're right eggman.

she also rides in a small personal jet for short hops. My mom works right next to a runway and sees Melissa come in frequently.

 

[charheep]

Out of curiosity is that a little larger than average prop?

Thats what she said..

 

[Skyrys62]

heh heh....

and tell her to climb in and check out the useful load.

 

[JC565]

man i can imagine how you feel. ive been putting money in a bank account for a while waiting to buy one and start training. that things gonna go low quick lol. but its worth the experience and the doors it opens!! Im just hoping I have as much luck renting the thing out. the more hours it flys with other people paying for it.. the more i can fly without paying for it.

 

[edo2000]

Love your new airplane! That thing will do just about everything well. I had a C-185 for many years, still miss it.

 

[Skywalker]

Nice!

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

Just get a warmer pair of socks.

 

[simtech]

Nice looking plane, congrats! Ive never regretted buying my Cherokee. Wife and I love it! You will love owning just don't keep tabs on expenses..hehe

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

Thanks all.

Can I do better than a $1650 insurance quote? I'm low time, no IR, and hangaring. I figured that was pretty reasonable. Tried Avemco (expensive) and this quote was from Falcon.

 

[Twin_Flyer]

Try contacting Chris Wolbert <cwolbert@air-pros.com>. 1-877-247-7767