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Dear interesting members:

I need some help, I am currently getting my Private Pilot License and I am enjoying all of the multiple experiences that comes with the territory.

I live in Grants Pass, Oregon and I located a 1964 Cessna 150 in Kalispell, Montana. Over the phone we, the seller and myself, committed to a price tag so I drove to get it with CASH on hand as well as with a plan to bring my new/used airplane home. The airplane was what I expected, I flown the airplane with an instructor and when was time to finish the deal, the price changed big time as well some others. The deal then turned political SOUR as I faced an uncomfortable situation with the club officer that DO NOT HAVE ANY AUTHORITY OF NEGOTIATED THE PRICE IN THE FIRST PLACE! I came back empty however, thinking on the positive experiences that my 3080 miles trip provided me. I learn a whole lot and part of that is that in order for me to buy an airplane it is a MUST TO HAVE sincerity, honesty and integrity otherwise it will be a NO-GO.

So, in my way back I found another airplane in Salem, Oregon (closed from home), a 1969 Cessna 150G, I went to see it, I like it both, the airplane and the stories that the seller and a friend told me about it. We again made a commitment, agree to a price tag and went home to get the CASH money. When I went to pick-up my new/used airplane, SUDDENLY and by a mystery the radio don't work as well as the vacuum system and gyro, the flap electrical switch and other switches so the seller explained me that although the price tag remained the same. I came back with the cash money.

NOW... I found another airplane in Bismark, Missouri, a 1967 Cessna 150J, and with the little knowledge and experience that I am acquiring, I told the seller that Sincerity, Honesty and Integrity will be the basics to buy me an airplane. I have felt that this individual owner/pilot is conducting himself with those basic principals and due to that, I have firmed a price tag and he is holding the airplane under Gentlemen Agreement. Ironically he left his town to California to check out a Mooney model that he is planning to buy while I am in the west coast buying his airplane in Missouri.

Therefore and although I have from the seller the right vibes and a good spirit is looking over this buying from me, I would like to know if out there is some one that can be my GODFATHER, BUYING-BODY, MENTOR and willing to go and check out the airplane for me.

By the way and doing my home work I have line up insurance and an instructor that is willing to fly over with me on commercial and back with my airplane. If everything is fine it will happens by the middle of next month, December 15.

I would like to add that the seller have send me multiple pictures of the airplane as well as copies of the log book entries from the last annual and those I can share with any willing volunteer out there that can help me out. What goes around comes around!!!

For your information the specifics of this airplane are: 2265TT, 634SMOH, 18STOH w/ Superior cylinders. Val com, Cessna Txpdr, Sigtronics intercom, Garmin Pilot III GPS, LONG RANGE TANKS, CHILDS REAR SEAT, NDH •

I hope that out there is some one interesting to help me out in this historical time of my life as I am getting my Private Pilot License along with my own airplane.

Please contact me via e-mail and/or by phone at: salvadorcorona@qwest.net (541) 472-8400

Regards,

Salvador Corona
Grants Pass, OREGON
salvadorcorona@qwest.net
(541) 472-8400

Salvador. I'm sure that a lot of folks will come on and offer to help you. I think i is a very wise move to ask for help and applaud you for it. If you end up looking afar, specially around Kalispell, make sure and let me know,, Kalispell is only an hour away from me,, and I'm always looking for an excuse to go flying. The other piece of advice I'd offer is, don't rush to buy one, there are a LOT of planes for sale, and you don't have to settle for just any,, get the want that fits your price tag,,

Best of luck with your license, and once again, lots I'm sure will come on later for you,

Lionel

One thing, the 1967 model is not the J. It's the G.

Salvador, welcome!

I fully understand your desire to find the right plane as soon as possible, and it's obvious you've been looking for quite a while, and you're ready to buy. There are many to choose from, and as you're finding out the hard way, some are not so good as others, despite representations. Your decision to find a buying buddy is a good one. It sounds like you've been doing some reading on the forum, and that's a VERY good idea, too.

However, no matter how long you've been looking for airplanes, you've only been on the forum for a few days. There is much to learn here about buying a plane for the first time, and it takes time to learn it. Don't continue to learn hard lessons the hard way. Take whatever amount of time it takes to join us, ask questions, read, and ask more questions. It might take a little longer to find the right plane, but I guarantee that in the end, you'll be glad you waited.

Lesson #1: There are many differences between different models of Cessna 150's and different 152's, and while all are similar, they are NOT all created equal. As a student pilot, do you know what you are specifically looking for in an airplane?

Dear Carl:

Can you please provide me with your e-mail address so I can be able to send you all the pictures I have on hand as well as copies of the log books?

Regards,

Salvador Corona

EXCELLENT Idea!!!!!

Salvador, if you need a plane ferried home from my area I will do it for you for nothing more than an airline ticket home. I'm a commercial rated instrument pilot that just loves to fly!!

Salvador,

Check your PM's!

Hello Salvador,

Thanks for the email! With the mention of Missouri in the title of your thread, I just kinda grazed right on over it. I am surprised that somebody else here didn't PM me and ask why I wasn't helping out since you lived right here in Grants Pass also.

Any ways, of course, I would like to help you in any way that I can. I see Bryan offered to ferry your plane. I can vouch for Bryan. He is very good people. Plus, it would allow the opportunity to visit in person again if he flew out here. Though, he definitely is in for an experience trying to fly the Rocky and Cascade mountains this time of year!

Good luck Salvador. I emailed you my home phone number if you think I can be of some use in your endeavors!

I can vouch for Bryan, too. He's a good guy and a good pilot.

Now, this Grants Pass Bill fellow...he's another story altogether!

I wish I lived closer to that bunch. Texas to Grants Pass is a heckuva trip...I did it!!! You'll really enjoy getting to know Bill, Dan, Bill W., and Dad. Uh...I mean Jeff Davis!

Congrats on the possible airplane purchase. Good thing Bryan is IFR rated. Even if he accidentally gets into IMC, he can handle it...no doubt!