Thanks for all of the great advice. I am not mechanically inclined so I would have my instructor who is, check it out.
Honestly, I have never used flaps period. I am learning on a 1946 Aeronca Champ but I have been talking to alot of people since my decision to purchase a 150 and 9 out of 10 say that manual flaps are a pain, expecially flying in the cold northeast weather. I'm not rushing into anything...yet I am. I will be sure to try both mech and electric flaps before I purchase a bird so I can make my own decision.
I am looking for a 150 in the $11-13000 range that I can get 2-300 hours out of and then sell for the same. I've been informed that a plane with 7-900 hours on it would be good. If it's been a good plane for that long, it should be good through its TBO. And there is not a big difference in value between a 7-900 hour plane and a 9-1100 plane...again, as I've been told. (and see in ads)
I haven't been too concerned with paint jobs as much as engine, panel, interior condition and exterior damage. I've found a couple of planes meeting most of these requirements but the sellers are not very kind. What is it with these people? They list planes for sale but then, when I ask for the "specs" and "logs" I get "just come and look at the plane". Don't these people realize that they need to "sell" the plane, especially when I'd have to travel 1000 miles to "see the plane"?
But anyway, I will continue my search and I appreciate ALL of the helpful words.
---Frank---
