Ed, Great comments!
I'm on my way there tomorrow (friday) morning to 'see' it for the first time in person and either walk or fly away. I've laid out several milestones to achieve before moving on to the next decision point. Things like did the A&P give it a good pre-buy inspection review? (yep) Did the previous owner (before this one) have good or bad things to say about it? (he is an A&P also and wishes he hadn't sold it, talked over several phone calls about 2hrs) Is it in the right price range? (yep) Is it good on the instruments? (IFR cert and a good stack at that) Got all the ADs complied with? (yep) Engine & TT good? (yep) Damage history? (Not significant) Interior & paint? (Paint ok & getting Shelby (TNWings) to replace seats & carpet tomorrow (if bought))
And I'm bringing a pilot buddy who has known me for years and isn't afraid to tell me if I'm being stupid! So, by Sunday, I'm sure I'll have a post w/ pics or be driving back! But so far this has been really fascinating and fun.
