Elclarko Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) WTB 1977 to 1982 ish J model. Longtime watcher, first time poster... I'm a pro pilot looking for a J that hasn't had structural damage (prop strike with subsequent overhaul ok) for a personal plane. Would prefer more than a wing leveler autopilot (nav/alt hold) with at least a Garmin 430 and decent engine times...max of $100k. It is a little before the Spring market, I know. Any help is greatly appreciated. Edited January 24, 2017 by Elclarko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman1200 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 shouldn't be too hard to find, with that budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elclarko Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Found and bought a REALLY nice '84 J MAN-AEG-FYV-ZPH Edited February 11, 2017 by Elclarko 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlthig Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Congrats! I'm still looking. That's a beautiful J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elclarko Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, dlthig said: Congrats! I'm still looking. That's a beautiful J. Thanks! It was on Barnstormers. Seller had 2 offers after I sent the deposit...so I guess things are moving quickly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I saw that advertised and it looked like a nice plane at a nice price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhop Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Congrats.... J's are awesome machines. I have the same year airplane and your serial number is three air frames newer... I'm sure you will enjoy her, like I enjoy the heck out of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlthig Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Elclarko said: Thanks! It was on Barnstormers. Seller had 2 offers after I sent the deposit...so I guess things are moving quickly... It was on sale on TAP last year, but from what I recall he lowered the price on Barnstormers. I know that the J's lost useful load as they got older. That, combined with the fact that I keep consuming useful load as I get older, gave me pause. Owners with realistically priced airplanes will be able to sell quickly. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlthig Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 How was the cross country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elclarko Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 3 hours ago, dlthig said: How was the cross country? I missed all the weather. Once in southern UT the rest of the trip was cloud-free and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Smasher Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Congrats! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlowfastslow Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I took a long look at this plane and talked to the owner, seemed like a good guy so it's great to see that this J found a new home! Looked very clean and well kept. Enjoy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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