It is said that a second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience. The same might be said of a second attempt at buying a jet just a few months after having suffered a painful breakup. Things are surely different the second time around.
Let’s Try This Again
Key Takeaways:
- The author's first jet purchase (Beechcraft Premier 1) was an impulsive, emotionally-driven experience that ended painfully due to unsolvable maintenance issues and the unavailability of a critical part after a bird strike.
- For the second attempt, the author is taking a dispassionate, cautious approach, enlisting experts, and opting for a more modest, proven Cessna CJ1 known for better parts availability and a more established support network.
- This methodical process, which prioritizes an aircraft's "good bones" and leverages a sales team to find off-market opportunities, has resulted in a purchase agreement for a CJ1 that is currently undergoing pre-buy inspection, with the author feeling a stronger, more practical commitment.
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