Hi Brian and welcome to the club.

Don't let distance discourage you from looking at a plane you may want to purchase.
There are many in this group that have bought their planes from long distance using the help of other club members from the area the plane is located in.
Heck, one guy here from Arkansas bought a 150/150 in Alaska with the help of another club member.
If you are really interested reach out. Ask questions, get copies of the logs, have a pre-buy done. Then if you do make a purchase far from home the adventure
begins with the flight home.

Ron Stewart
N5282B
KSFZ


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