Mont,
No behind the scenes dealing at all: everything was honest and up front. I must say Mont that you have provided a wealth of info without holding back anything and that is the kind of seller I want to deal with! And don't rush until you are at a deal you are confortable with.
As for insurance, here are quotes I got:
1. 1963 172, value $38,000, premium $1033
2. 1961 Beech 35-A33 Debonair, value $60,000, premium $2112
What a difference between the planes!, but I think the costs of operating a Beech Debonair would be double a 172.
