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Is there someway to report a dishonest aircraft broker? I am dealing with a very well known one that has been very dishonest
Diane Gaskill
Apr '22
I have read the entire thread. Without providiing any details, could you provide the name of the broker so that I don't use them when selling my plane or buying a new one?
Also, FYI, I had a similar experience at a Cessna FBO at the arport near where I live. They did a lot of work on my plane without permission 'and billed me $3000. The lease back contract was very specific that they could do an inspection but no work without authorization. I sued them and won. They had to pay ME $3000 instead of the other way around. Which brings me to the point of suggesting that if you incurred any losses because of their dishonesty, call the AOPA legal department. They are very knowledgeable and helpful in aviation legal matters.
Diane
Also, FYI, I had a similar experience at a Cessna FBO at the arport near where I live. They did a lot of work on my plane without permission 'and billed me $3000. The lease back contract was very specific that they could do an inspection but no work without authorization. I sued them and won. They had to pay ME $3000 instead of the other way around. Which brings me to the point of suggesting that if you incurred any losses because of their dishonesty, call the AOPA legal department. They are very knowledgeable and helpful in aviation legal matters.
Diane
For me, it was DCA - Washington National. Back in the day (early 1990's), all you needed was a class B (or TCA) clearance to enter VFR. The same for departing.
On one particularly nice, but breezy spring day with the winds out of the east, I was cleared for takeoff on runway 3, maintain runway heading on climb out, until clear of P-56, then on course. On most days with a normal west wind, that clearance would take you just east of P-56. On this day, however, it was clear I would ... more
Diane Gaskill
Aug '21
Leadville, CO. The highest airport in the USA. 9934 Ft. The weather is gorgeous, the air is so clean you can see for 30 miles, and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains tower over us, even though we are at almost at FL10. The place just takes your breath away.
9934 Ft, spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. Easy to land and take off, though longer takeoff and landing rolls are required.
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This post was inspired by a recent article published online by AOPA - https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/march/24/take-your-bonanza-to-bonanza
Like the title suggests, how many aircraft namesake destinations are there?
Two more examples would be flying a Saratoga to Saratoga, New York, or flying a Tomahawk to Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Get it? How many can we come up with?
Like the title suggests, how many aircraft namesake destinations are there?
Two more examples would be flying a Saratoga to Saratoga, New York, or flying a Tomahawk to Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Get it? How many can we come up with?
Diane Gaskill
Mar '21
You could also fly your Saratoga to Saratoga California. 'Cept you'ld have to land at San Jose and drive 10 miles to get to Saratoga.