She’s sitting there, right outside those double glass doors, resplendent in the Midwest afternoon sunlight. I am imprisoned with three others in a conference room just a few feet from the ramp. If I lean back I can see her, all detailed, shiny and standing remarkably tall.
Gear Up: So Near, Yet So Far
Key Takeaways:
- The author fulfills a lifelong dream by purchasing his first jet, a Premier 1, navigating a complex and unexpectedly lengthy process with the help of a broker and a pre-buy consultant.
- A significant last-minute hurdle emerged regarding the engine maintenance program's minimum annual flight hour requirement, causing substantial financial concern and nearly prompting the author to abandon the deal.
- Despite feeling exhausted, apprehensive, and embarrassed rather than ecstatic, the author ultimately decided to proceed with the purchase, accepting it as a unique and grateful opportunity.
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