Customer Testimoninals
I had decided I wanted to buy a Bonanza and I also knew that the process of buying an airplane: 1) could be a very time consuming, 2) requires a great deal of technical expertise in order to minimize the risk of a poor purchase decision and 3) usually involves local aircraft brokers and mechanics that may not have the buyers interests in mind.I have a pretty busy schedule and flying around the country to look at candidate planes was out of the question. With the large number of Bonanza models and the plethora of avionics options in them, I knew that having very detailed product knowledge was crucial in being able to identify the right plane for my needs and flag any problems that might exist with the ones I was considering. Finally, getting a pre-buy inspection done on short notice with trustworthy, reasonably priced mechanics in remote part of the United States, was not something I was interested in trying to pull off on my own.
Darryl White was the solution to all of my problems. He helped me select, negotiate and purchase a great, well equipped plane that I believe turned out to be an exceptional value. He kept me out of one plane that looked good on the surface, but had a number of issues which he identified in the pre-buy inspection. The plane I bought was based in California and he arranged and managed all of the logistics of the pre-buy, advised me on the negotiations/final purchase decision and ultimately flew the plane I bought back to it new home base in New Jersey.
I had a great experience working with Darryl, and I truly believe he works hard for and in the best interests of his clients.
Steve Tighe
New York
Just wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying my recent aircraft purchase. Having you with me on-site for the initial check out and to negotiate the price certainly got me the best plane at the right price! Thanks for keeping me from making an expensive mistake with my first choice. You can use me as a reference for potential customers anytime. Thanks again!
~ Tom Richardson
Darryl,
Thank you for assisting me in the purchase of my Bonanza. When I look back on the experience it is clear to me that I was in way over my head. Left to my own devices I am certain that I would have wound up with a ‘parts donor with a pretty paint job’. These machines are much more complex than they appear and what appears to be a real bargain is probably just an expensive project. Anyone who is in the market for one of these and doesn’t hire a professional like you is just setting themselves for a hit. It’s just that simple. Keep up the good work.
~ Steve Koontz
Darryl,
Mike and I got back from Phoenix today after doing the pre buy and watching some of the annual and all we can say is: wow. That is a very nice plane. I got a referral to shop in Chandler to do the pre-buy and I think they did a great job. They said they haven’t seen a plane of this vintage, in this nice of shape. The compressions were mid 70s. His mechanic was telling us that after Ken got his new paint on he plane, he wouldn’t let the mechanic work on it without wearing gloves. I thought he was kidding, but they both said it was true. He has a hand wash/polish that he cleans the plane with after each flight you can see your reflection in the glossy paint surface. The only issues we found are with the paperwork, and his mechanic should be finishing that up today or the next day. We still need to wait a couple weeks to see if we can get a clear title (from FDIC) before closing the deal. Thank you again for the help you have provided me with this plane!! She is a beauty. We are still trying to figure out the details on how to bring her back to Austin.
~ Blaine
If you are thinking about buying a beech bonanza, I strongly suggest that you contact Darryl white. The service he provides is by far the best value in aviation. His knowledge of and experience in aviation and specifically with bonanzas is invaluable. He worked non stop to locate several potential buys, then he gathered information from the current owners and mechanics. We flew together in his V35 to inspect one prospect. I really got to see how to look at an airplane. He is not just a tire kicker, he pulled every panel, check compressions, tested the gear and all avionics and found several undocumented repairs that would have gone unnoticed by the causal observer. He arranged for a thorough check of the logs and ad’s and for the use of a local mechanics shop for the inspection. He wisely recommended that I pass on that plane. The next plane, (located in Denver too far to fly for a one day out and back trip) he arranged for a thorough pre-buy that turned up cracks in the wing spars. He discussed this with the mechanic, the owner and me then recommended against the plane. He even got my money back for the inspection. The next day he found N60264 in Dallas and after a call to the owner and his mechanic, and after consulting me made an offer that was accepted. His brokering of the deal saved me at least $25000.00. I was a 70 hour pilot with my only time in a c172. He worked with the insurance company and agreed to be my instructor for the 50 hours of dual time (which was like a 50 hour BPPP course) they required before solo. I have since flown over 200 hours in N60264 and earned an instrument rating in her. I enjoyed every minute of it. I still check the used bonanza market and have not seen anything close to what Darryl found and arranged fore my purchase. After working with Darryl, I would never even think about buying a airplane without him.
~ Randy Buttram
Panama City, Fl
After searching on my own for over a year for a Bonanza, I noticed the Beechcraft Buyers add in the ABS magazine. I e-mailed Darryl White and was impressed with his immediate response. After discussing what I had in mind for an aircraft, and the price range, Darryl was right back to me the next day with five possible aircraft that were worth considering. Within a week we met out in the mid west to inspect the best of the possibilities Darryl had recommended. I initially thought the aircraft looked great, however, Darryl cautioned me “not to fall in the love with the airplane”. After a thorough inspection by Darryl, who has a remarkable knowledge of these Beech aircraft, he recommended we walk away due to a number of significant maintenance issues with the airplane.After returning home, Darryl was back in touch, encouraging me not to get discouraged. We began reviewing several other possibilities and Darryl found an airplane that looked great on paper. After he handled the price negotiations, we met again in the upper Midwest to inspect this Bonanza. It turned out to be a very well maintained, nicely equipped airplane and we closed the deal that same day. The following day, we had good weather, and again I found myself blessed to have Darryl, a retired 747-airline captain to fly the newly acquired Bonanza back with me to my home base in Massachusetts.I would highly recommend anyone considering the purchase of a Bonanza or Baron to contact Darryl White. Darryl made what was becoming a fruitless, frustrating search for a Bonanza into an enjoyable, educational experience. If I had not made the connection with Darryl, I am sure I would either still be looking or would have purchased a very expensive mistake.
~ Erik G. Haupt, II
I knew that I needed help in the search for my first Beechcraft Baron, having gone through the arduous process of purchasing an aircraft before. In the process of looking for a Baron I came across Darryl White’s ad for working as a buyer’s agent in the search for Beechcraft products. After contacting Darryl, I was impressed with his knowledge and understanding of the Baron and the current market for Beechcraft. I made the decision to retain him in my pursuit of a B58 Baron. He assisted me in my efforts with intense research of the field and frequent communications about the airplanes that would meet my criteria. We narrowed the field to four planes, ranked them in order of preference and price. Darryl started the negotiation: as we worked our way through the list, we were able to come back to one of our first choices, when the owner was finally convinced that the market had changed, and our offer was indeed reasonable for the current situation.
The contract was drawn up and finally agreed to by both parties. Because Darryl had some reservations about who was doing the pre-purchase, (which proved correct) the closing was delayed until the problems were satisfactorily resolved. The aircraft was purchased and my training with Darryl began.
I did not have a multi-engine rating, and my insurance company required me to have 50 hours of dual in the airplane before I could fly solo or with passengers. I had approximately 1000 hours as a private pilot and an instrument rating. I looked at my options: going to an aviation school for three days for a quick multi rating, and then finding an instructor for 50 hours of dual; or using the 50 hours of dual with an instructor to obtain my multi-engine rating in my own aircraft. The next problem was finding an instructor whom I trusted, who was current, qualified, (and available) with a minimum of 700 hours in a B58 Baron. I discussed this with Darryl, who filled the qualifications that my insurance company demanded. He agreed to be my instructor in N212PG for my Multi-Engine Instrument rating.
My satisfaction with the decision to retain Darryl White throughout the process of search, purchase, and training cannot be overstated. His experience from thousands of hours of military, commercial, and private flying, and his ability to instruct from that experience is awe- inspiring. The foundation of knowledge that I have gained from our association will stay with me for my entire flying career.
I wholeheartedly recommend Darryl White for anyone considering the purchase of a Beechcraft Baron or Bonanza, from the initial search for the aircraft, through negotiation and purchase, to subsequent individual instruction tailored to your requirements: it saved me time, money, and frustration.
Phil Ufkes
Hanahan, SC
Dear Darryl,
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your help finding N920GL. A
friend told me that everything in aviation costs twice what you expect and
four times what it should. Well, that’s certainly not true about your
service, which paid for itself several times over, and in more ways than
one. The only thing I don’t get about your business model is how and why you
charge so little for such a valuable service. Steering me away from the
wrong airplane(s) was your first and maybe most important contribution to
the search. Without your knowledge of the market and the airplanes, and the
emotional detachment you brought to the effort, I may very well have done
something that I would now be regretting. When the right airplane came
along, your coaching made me a more effective bargainer and undoubtedly
saved me multiples of your fee. But I think the bigger rewards are
intangible. Having had a chance to fly around in your V35 and A36, I feel
more confident that the A36 was the right plane for me. Having had a
critical look at a couple of planes with you, I feel much more confident
that I wound up with a solid airplane at a fair price. And having had the
opportunity to learn about flying the plane with you, I feel more confident
that I can handle the airplane safely. All of that adds up to a lot of peace
of mind - impossible to quantify, but a very big deal for this first-time
plane buyer. On top of all this, it was genuinely fun roaming around the
country looking at airplanes with you, and now you feel more like a friend
than a consultant. If I ever have reason to switch airplanes, I hope you’ll
still be offering advice, and I would highly recommend you to anyone in the
market to buy a Bonanza.
Michael Gavin
Darryl,
As per your request –
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My fascination with Bonanzas began at age 16 when I was fortunate enough to fly several times in a G model flown by the father of a high school friend. Those flights convinced me I had to learn to fly. I did so and subsequently spent 36 years in a variety of aviation related jobs. During all those years I never lost sight of my goal to one day own a V-Tail. I researched and read a ton of material but it became evident there was a lot more I didn’t know about the Bonanza than I did know. That’s when I made a very wise decision to hire Darryl to guide me through the purchase process and train me in the airplane. Not only is Darryl an expert on Bonanzas, he is also very personable, dedicated to task, and a straight shooter. He warned me the process could be daunting and at times, it was. We researched numerous possibilities, narrowed our list, and flew in Darryl’s V35A to look at several aircraft. The first trip ended with rejecting all we saw for a variety of reasons; reasons I would not have know about had I been looking on my own. We modified our search parameters and pressed on, eventually finding a very well maintained and equipped V35A. Darryl’s thorough inspection of the aircraft and its logs was most impressive and very reassuring. Granted, I was not overly impressed with its paint scheme but Darryl assured me it was only a minor issue and it could be dealt with at a later date. I had peace of mind in knowing Darryl would not only find me a good airplane, but he would also help me with the price negotiation, the money transfer, the considerable paperwork, the insurance, and the flight instruction. I am convinced that without Darryl’s expert help I would most likely have purchased an aircraft based too much on its looks and not enough on its more important credentials. The fee I paid Darryl was definitely money very well spent. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking to purchase a Bonanza or Baron. Thanks again Darryl for a job well done.
Dave Wingert
Darryl,
You may use us as a testimonial anytime: it was a pleasure working with you. Your knowledge of the market, and ability to look at numerous airplanes on the market, and then to help me to decide which would fit my needs and budget best, was extremely helpful. Your knowledge of the Bonanza became increasingly evident through the preinspection process, and was very reassuring during the purchase process. I know that I have a good solid airplane and she was bought for a fair price.
Once again thanks for your service. Purchasing this airplane would not have been this easy, or this successful without your help.
Hope to see you when we fly south (next year most likely) Take Care
Dave Dermyer
Onsted , Mi
After considering brokers to represent me as a buyer’s agent, I quickly
realized interest were not well aligned. Darryl, on the other hand, is
squarely in your corner and will leverage his vast Beech experience in
your favor. His approach is very methodical, professional, and produces
quick results.
Darryl found an aircraft which was no longer listed, but available for
sale. Darryl challenged my assumptions and made sure I was fully aware
of the costs involved post acquisition for a more accurate, total cost
of ownership approach. Post pre-buy and acquisition, he spent
considerable time training me on the flight back home in my new-to-me
Baron.
Unless you grew up on the Beech factory floor, you would be foolish not
to involve Darryl. I would not be surprised if on average he returns his
modest fee 20 to 1. I know he did for my acquisition.
Alexis Stobbe
Oxford, Ms
Hello Darryl,
I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much I appreciate your involvement in helping me find the A36 that was right for me. I had decided on a price range and began looking. There were no less than 25 planes on the market that fit the price category. After sitting down, printing ads, making notes, making phone calls, discussing with local friends and mechanics, I was as far as picking a plane as could be. When I saw your ad in the ABS magazine, I was a little concerned that your fee was a little steep. After about 15 minutes into our first conversation, I immediately changed my thought on your fees. As is turned out, you saved me many times over what you charge. Right off the bat, you narrowed the entire field down to 3 - 4 planes. You informed me exactly what should be paid for each plane. After we decided on N29TC, you were extremely instrumental in the prebuy to identify anything that would have been a deal killer. Also, the few things that were not 100%, allowed me to knock an additional $5,000 off the price. Your knowledge of airframes, engines, accessories, avionics, and everything else about Bonanzas turned out to be invaluable in helping me with my decision. Your continued friendship after the purchase is priceless in helping me with upgrade to my new purchase and also with selling my ‘68 E-33. I would be honored to be used as a reference for your services if anyone is undecided whether or not to use you as a buying agent. I look forward to our ongoing friendship and hope to see you at the beach this summer. Thanks Again.
Raymond Regard
N29TC
Purchasing a pre-owned aircraft, especially one as complex as a Beechcraft, without professional help is as fraught with danger as being unqualified and venturing into IMC without a CFII in the right seat. I am very grateful that Darryl was my mentor in the right seat for this adventure. I had no idea how much I didn’t know and would have been hopelessly lost during the process especially when the 2 suitcases of aircraft records were presented at the pre buy inspection. Darryl also test flew the plane, inspected every part, arranged for an annual, negotiated a great price and gave excellent instruction during the delivery. He handled all with a calm grace that reflects his demeanor and his impressive professional background (as revealed in his informative website). As a result, I have an exciting safe Bonanza and am a enlightened buyer and a better pilot for having worked with Darryl. I enjoyed the experience and could not more highly recommend him. Thank you Darryl.
If you wish I’ll forward a similar letter to ABS.
Regards,
Bob Warren
N7235Q
I would recommend wholeheartedly anyone who is serious about buying or selling a Beech aircraft to use Darryl Whites services. Darryl was instrumental in not only helping me to find the plane to match my mission, but also to glean through the thousands of planes available to narrow my search down. Then his expertise in the pre-buy inspection as well as al the paperwork details really added benefit. Darryl White saved me in both time and money three times the fee charged for his services. Thank you so much for your help. I would be happy to talk to anyone considering the use of your services! Hank Landsgaard DO proud new owner 777YF.
