"N93332" wrote in message
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The 2 different mechanics that I have taken my plane for annuals are both
pilots. The 1st annual (pre-purchase inspection) mechanic was also a CFI
and gave me the checkout in the plane for insurance purposes after the
inspection. When I take my plane in for annual, I give him permission to
'test fly' it when he's done; he usually does...

That's all very wonderful.

Still, there are perfectly valid reasons unrelated to the maintenance for a
mechanic to "hesitate even at the offer".