Yeah, that's a plan. Fly commercial to Seattle - new experience for Al. Buy the plane in Seattle, don't have to worry about a place to park until I get it back to UK. Or leave it in Seattle, since Al has a home there too.
The Catalina is in fact Al's first personal choice for this kind of ride, since it has that retro feel. And it seems to be designed for extended range, so one hop from Seattle to Tonga?
Assume buying sans weaponry?
That big fat sensor rating - is that the ECM/ECCM the fluff talks about?
Anyway, money then.
Assuming Rick and Silk also go in initially, that's a cheap Y50,000 each.
Anyone wants out, not really a big deal, just say so.
Also, I'll assume everyone wants Al to buy out their share as he gets the money - but if that's not the case, let me know and we'll work something out for sharing ownership, no problem.