Posted By: Steve Searle
“Hi Mark, Many thanks or the professional way you handled the sale of the TBM for me. By now Larry Ricker (pilot shown here ready to deliver TBM) should be in Oakland. Thanks again to you and your crew!”
Posted By: Bo Ewald
“Just a little note to let you know that Mark P. and the T-34 arrived in great shape on Sunday afternoon. Thanks for all of the help – really appreciate it. You did a great job representing the aircraft (and Courtesy), and helping juggle everything so that we could get it inspected, pre-inspected, annualed, paid for and delivered. Thanks again – it was a pleasure doing business with you!!!”
Posted By: Jens Meyerhoff
“Mark, I hope this email finds you doing well. I just completed my first 100 hours in my T6-G, purchased through you in April. This plane is about the best thing I have ever bought and I enjoy it tremendously. I completed the wing AD without problems or findings and was one of the first 10 planes back up in the air. The annual went eventless and the plane is performing well. I modified it with a high roll rate kit, which I highly recommend. For those worried about fuel cost, I have been able to fly the plane averaging 24 Gal per hour, with the average flight being 1 hour – well that still puts 2,400 Gal through the tank, but it is just too much fun!”
Posted By: Jim Foskett
“Dear Mark, It’s been a pleasure doing business with you. Your warmth and professionalism in helping with the purchase of my SNJ-4 has been exceptional. You head up a first class operation.”
Posted By: Alan Lapidus
“Buying an airplane is always an important move, and buying an “exotic” aircraft can up the stress level a lot. When I bought my Focke-Wulf 149D from Courtesy Aircraft, I found out that they took their name seriously. John Kraman and the entire staff could not have been more patient, courteous and most importantly, knowledgeable. They took all the time I needed, directed me to the appropriate shops for the work that I wanted done, provided all the documents that make owning this aircraft as stress free as if I was buying a conventional flying machine. I was never pressured and I had that warm and fuzzy feeling that one gets when you know this important transaction is being handled by people who know their business and make sure that you know all the pertinent information to make flying a pleasure. I have owned seven aircraft, purchased from seven different sources, but this time, it was a delight.”
Posted By: Richard Gulley
“Mark, I wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I appreciate your handling of the sale of the L19 to me. This is the fourth airplane that I have purchased from you but the first that I have ever “purchased, site unseen”. The digital pictures that you emailed me made it easy for me to make the buying decision. They were very detailed and showed the exact condition. Having worked with you in the past, I knew that I could trust your grading system on describing the condition of the L19. Much to my benefit, the airplane was actually nicer than your description. This is always a pleasant surprise. Thank you for arranging delivery, that made the transaction a “No bother” to me. Your pilot was very professional and pleasant to meet. I am in the sales business myself and I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your honesty and professionalism. I look forward to our future dealings.“
Posted By: Tom
“Dear Mark, Looked neat to see SOLD next to the “Marines Dream” listing. I remember looking in a hobby shop window as a kid from a row house wishing I had enough money to buy a model, and doing all kinds of odd jobs in the neighborhood to get the $4 or $5 dollars it cost. Maybe this is crazy but I am glad that Marines Dream is now mine. I only wish my father who was in the 1st Marine Air Wing was alive to see it. He learned to fly after the war and inspired my love of flying and WWII aircraft!”
Posted By: Paul Layzell
“Dear Mark, Just a note to let you know that Peter Smiths aircraft arrived safely and in perfect condition at Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England ( Home of 453rd Bomb Group ) on Thursday. The packing was a work of art! It’s one of the nicest Stearman I have seen, a real cracker ! We hope to assemble next week.”
Posted By: Tyra Smith
“Hi Mark, Just to let you know that the Stearman arrived safely @ Old Buckenham Airfield on Thursday, and was unpacked as carefully as it was packed up. Very many thanks for all the care you took. I saw it in the hangar today, & it looks pristine. Hopefully it will be re-assembled later next week.Many thanks for all the time & effort expended on this. On behalf of Peter.”
Posted By: Bill Edwards
“Dear Mark, The BT-13 was the first airplane that I have bought from Courtesy Aircraft and I can not tell you how pleased I was dealing with your Company. The price was fair and the deal uncomplicated. I know that I was on the low end of your market but I could not have received better service if I had been buying a P-51. The fact that you cleared a lien that had been out there since 1952 spoke volumes to me and you did it without me having to beg. When I buy again, I’I’ll buy from Courtesy Aircraft Sales!”
