Strong dollar, anyone looking to import?
 

With the ozzy approaching parity with the USD, there's no better time to look at importing an aircraft. I notice the market over there is a little soft for used GA aircraft, so there's double the upside. Anyone considering it and any suggestions on who to use. The late Ron Jackson was brilliant when it came to managing the end to end process. Is there anyone else around with the same service?

you looking at ferrying or container?
Im looking at an import. need more info too, ie the process?

One would think anyone looking to buy an aircraft would be sharpening the pencil right about now..

Ron as in "Honest Ron"? They guy who used to import all the time? Is he no more?

Yeah great time to buy.

Don't miss the boat....
 

A friend in the industry has done $2.7mil worth of purchases out of the states in the last 3 weeks. He's currently shopping for 3 B200s ranging from $3mil down.

UTR

Boston Bruce Looking For a Bargain
 

Boston Bruce is apparently looking at the improving dollar value and hoping to import some JQ pilots into Australia.

I'm buying an IO540 when it hits $1:20 (120 US cents to the oz dollar) :ok:

saw a beaver amphib being pulled out of a container straight off the ship from the states today at cooly.

I've found a beast that I am interested in!:ok:

Sadly I don't have the cash.:{

Although if it makes it to $1-20 Jack Ranga, I might be right...;)

Off to the bank tomorrow to organise a loan for an RV-9A QB kit.

Lead time is reportedly 3 months or so, if that's any help in forcasting any shipping plans.

Hmmm...if anyone needs a king air ferry pilot let me know.

anyone needs a ferry pilot full stop let me know :ok:

Not only is the A$ strong but the used GA market in the US is tanking.

A chap I know has just purchased a 2003 (or thereabouts) C182 with less than a 1,000 hrs on the clock for a ridiculously low sum.

On the other hand it is terrible news for anyone trying to sell an aircraft in Australia.

Yes, there's definitely a buzz around the US A/C purchase arena. I know someone looking for one more person (for a 3 person syndicate) in a share for a 2005 or later C182 G1000. They've got a couple of craft in mind ... don't know about shipping/ferrying, but can ask if anyone's interested.

Nads.

So what is the approximate cost of shipping an aircraft over in a container? Single Engine piston size?

j3

Might be time to get my sticky fingers on a new toy......

1 Super Hornet $42.72 Million and dropping....... :ok:

Shipping will be roughly $7-10K

Plus GST on your purchase at the date of dispatch exchange rate and the shipping etc.

Do your sums.....need any help PM me but just be careful.

ALSO........ YOU MUST......NOT EVEN WORTH THINKING OTHERWISE...... go over and inspect it for yourself or send you local trusted LAME.

I know folk who have done otherwise and its always bitten them. I know of folk who have sent someone over.....and thankfully they did for teh same reason.

Do not get carried away in the hype!

You don't need 42mil, just try one of these....

1967 MIKOYAN MIG 21 UM Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com

1958 NORTH AMERICAN F86 Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com

Or down low in one of these

1983 SIAI MARCHETTI SF260TP Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com

But these are more up my alley

1942 BOEING/STEARMAN E75 Antique/Classic Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com

BARNSTORMERS.COM

And all the last bloke wants is a trade with a tractor...

j3

Container costings
 

To ship my RV kit over in boxes, sans engine and prop, will cost ~ $3,500 AUD - they package it with other kits to bring the individual cost down.

Have a look at Aussie Car Imports, they're most likely going to do mine and have done a few shipments of already-built airplanes lately too, I believe.

And according to the KRviatrix, aircraft <2000kg MTOW and aircraft parts for these planes are duty-free, under section 88 of the Customs act. Gotta love having a beancounter as a missus.