Also from Athens GA - Allegro 2007

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FantcAir2007AthensGa
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Also from Athens GA - Allegro 2007

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Just purchased an Allegro 2007 for me and my 17 yr old son to train in. We are both very excited about learning to fly. Thinking about hangar space in Jackson County but haven't commited yet. I bought this plane used and made the choice from info found on the internet. It was easy to find praise for this plane and hard to find much criticism. I would also like to compliment Mr. Doug Hempstead @ LSA America for his help in providing my requested information. In my initial contact with him I explained that I could not afford a new plane and that did not affect his willingness to assist me. It's good to find genuinely nice people in this business. I can also say the same for the seller of my plane. New to this so any info or tips from anyone will be very appreciated. I hope to have the opportunity to meet a lot of you fellow LSA owners! Tony
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Congrats on your new LSA purchase!!! I just completed my SPC in March so feel free to hit me up with any questions.
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I'm a current renter with Doug's group in Sanford, NC, and several other Allegro owners/pilots frequent this board. Feel free to post any questions about your aircraft.

Which tail number did you get?
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theskunk wrote:I'm a current renter with Doug's group in Sanford, NC, and several other Allegro owners/pilots frequent this board. Feel free to post any questions about your aircraft.

Which tail number did you get?
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Tony, have you and your son picked an instructor yet? If not, that may be one way in which this group could be helpful. And don't overlook AOPA's extensive, just completed research on what makes an effective flight training program. Very relevant to you two as you begin flight training.

Best wishes to you both.
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Thanks!!! I purchased N2569X. It is currently located in St. Petersburg FL. I am trying to find the least expensive way to get it up here to Athens. Sure wish I could fly it myself. We have not decided on an instructor at this point but have joined AOPA. Any suggestions on insurance?
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FantcAir2007AthensGa wrote:Any suggestions on insurance?
I'm using the EAA insurance agency. I got better coverage and rates from them than I was quoted by AOPA or Avemco. (You'll probably want to join EAA in any case, as they were one of the major forces behind the whole LSA movement).
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Congratulations! I heard that the 2007 was a major improvement on its predecessor, model 2000.
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FantcAir2007AthensGa wrote:Thanks!!! I purchased N2569X. It is currently located in St. Petersburg FL. I am trying to find the least expensive way to get it up here to Athens. Sure wish I could fly it myself. We have not decided on an instructor at this point but have joined AOPA. Any suggestions on insurance?
anybody know if i could 'volunteer' to go down and help them transport the plane back? I have no idea what the regs say...
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