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I am in desperate need of a competent mechanic for pre-buy inspection near Manassas, VA (KHEF). Byron at KGAI can't do it because I am buying it from a client of his (I trust his work but I want an independent evaluation), and Henry Weber at KLNS is too busy. I've tried calling Freedom in Lynchburg, VA multiple times since they are a MSC but they won't return my calls or respond to my emails. The Plane Doctor at Shannon isn't available either. I've tried Air-Mods too, but can't get a hold of anyone there. The guys at Fly Wyld have availability but they really only check the stuff on an annual which isn't what I am looking for; I want to make sure there is no corrosion and that the expensive items are mechanically sound. Below is a running list of the places I've reached out to: RPM Aircraft (Byron) - Not available Henry Weber - Not available The Plane Doctor - Not available Freedom Aviation (MSC) - will not return phone calls, or respond to emails Air-Mods - can't get ahold of anyone White Hawk - waiting to hear back, left a message on 3/19 Classic Aviaiton - won't do pre-buys Integer Aviation (KOKV) - phone number out of service I'm getting really frustrated with this process, but I won't buy a plane without the pre-buy. I have searched the MS forums for recommendations but they are either out of date or have one of the shops listed above. If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know!

Hello Mooney friends! I'm searching for a partnership in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Southern Maryland region, either buying into your airplane or assembling a group of local pilots interested in buying a Mooney and bringing it out to the region. - Mission: Mine will be mostly weekday XC flying, so if yours is weekend flying, might be a good fit, - Size of group: Ideally 3-4 people, but a single co-owner would be fine too, - Timeframe: Targeting airplane in hand/partnership active by May 2022 (I will update this post as/when I find partners) About me: I'm a CFII/MEI, ~1,000 hrs TT, pointy-nose fast mover non-PIC time, have previously co-owned two airplanes at PHNL and PHOG with great results/memories. (Sacrilege I know but) willing to consider other airplane partnerships in the DC area if you know of any, but looking for 150+ KTAS fast cruising with decent range. Ready to move immediately on the right opportunity so please reach out with questions! Thanks everyone.