Please don't get bent out of shape..... there is a history associated with
these kinds of questions ..... The members of this group are extremely
helpful people.... You cannot just buy a plane and give it to someone as a
gift without knowing a heck of a lot about the pilot, the plane and a bunch
of other things.

Anyway, some things to consider when purchasing a "first" plane, that I had
to go through.....

1. How much would you like to pay for insurance. As a new pilot anything
beyond a 250 HP engine will probably cost an arm and a leg. If the plane
has retractable landing gear, then add two arms and two legs.
2. How many people will usually be in the plane. There are serious
limitations on how much weight/load can be carried. Also, the more seats in
plane, the higher the insurance cost.
3. What distance will usually be travelled in this plane. Going on long
cross country flights may require faster plane. Faster planes for new
pilots are dangerous and for that reason again the insurance cost is higher.
4. How often will this plane be flown and for what purpose (business or
pleasure).
5. Is the pilot insterested in getting IFR cert any time soon.
6. How much do you want to spend on purchasing the plane.
etc. etc. etc......

There are just too many things that need to be considered before making a
final decision on what to buy.....

Good Luck.

....Robbie.

"lserkumian" wrote in message
ups.com...
Didn't mean to cause such a rukus over a simple question - I have the
means and fortitude, just asked for a little assistance. Guess my best
bet is, as we are living in the US for the next 3 years in Harrisburg,
is to find a someone locally who is willing to give "good" advice.