Some general pieces of advice for any possible aircraft share purchase:
Have a flight with one of the current group members and see if you like the ergonomics, speed, apparent ease of handling etc. of the aircraft in question.
Talk to anyone you meet who has any involvement with a similar aircraft.
Take a close look at the way the group’s finances are set up. There should be an engine fund tied to the hourly rate which allows for the engine reaching rather less than the manufacturer’s TBO. Remember that, generally speaking, everything about an aircraft costs more than you anticipate! If the monthly fixed charge plus one hour’s flying come to much more than an hour’s hire from your local club for an aircraft of similar performance, you need to ask yourself whether you will fly enough hours to make the investment in the share worth while.
The down-side of sharing an aircraft is that you are jointly liable for any expenses that the existing funds can’t cover. In the event of significant engine or structural work being needed, this could prove very painful.
If you find the right aircraft/group to share, it is certainly a great way to build hours, share experiences and continue to learn once you have your PPL.
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