Originally Posted by Wayne_Reynolds

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Terry,

I'm not currently selling my airplane. In all honesty though, I have thought about it lately. I have one son, Grant, who is 13 and will graduate and hopefully go off to college in 5 years. The idea of only having 5 years left of him at home full time, saddens me deeply. I have often thought it would be wise to sell the plane, dedicate the time and money towards doing stuff with him, and then one day pick out another plane.

Although "Victoria" (the name of my plane) means a lot to me, she is still just aluminum. Grant is my blood.

I often think selling would be stupid, but in the context of things, would it really?


Wayne,

Only you can know what is right for you and your family, and I am in no position to offer advice and counsel. My comment was made in jest, and mostly because I've talked to a number of people who sold an airplane and regretted it later. Family is absolutely my first priority and it sounds like it is for you as well.

I understand clearly what the next 5 years with your son can mean to you and I'm sure I would be thinking along the same lines as you if I were in your shoes. In fact, I wasn't able to even think about airplane ownership before my kids were grown and out of the house, so fortunately I didn't have to struggle with the issues that you are considering at this time in your life.

I'm proud to know you and have the deepest respect for your judgement. If you determine that selling your airplane is the right thing to do for your family, I'm certain that it will all work out for the best.

TD