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Thanks! I’m so delighted to have so many resources at my fingertips here, this is an awesome community!

Thanks all! Hearing great things about @jetdriven Mooney service in KGAI - always good to have a well-recommended service option nearby I’m likely to end up based at KVKX, since that’s the closest airfield to home for me - but will probably set up temporarily at KGAI while I get used to operating a Mooney vs. the Arrow I currently fly. Appreciate the tips on transition training in my own plane - especially if insurance cos will adjust rates in realtime based on hours flown. @NickG - would love to hear more on your import experiences; will PM you shortly.

Hi all - long time Mooney fan here, though only recently joined MS. I’ve finally reached a point in life where plane ownership makes (some) sense, and have come across a very nicely equipped Canadian (Vancouver) M20J that I’m seriously considering as my first plane. If everything checks out, I’m planning to ferry the plane down to the US (Seattle area) for inspection and registration, then fly it across the country to my home base in the Washington, DC area. A few questions for you all: 1. Who here has gone through the import/reimport process between Canada and the US? I’m broadly familiar with the regulatory and registration requirements, but would love to hear more on any tips and tricks (or things to watch out for) during the process. In addition, anyone here have recommendations in the Seattle area that could do a PPI for me and/or serve as DAR for import purposes? 2. I’ve got a bit of complex/retractable time under my belt, but want to get some transition training before I buy. Any CFI/CFIIs in the Washington, DC area with a Mooney (ideally a J) willing to meet up and help me get up to speed? Happy to pay the going rate for your time, just let me know! Looking forward to joining the community!