Category Archives: Aircraft for Sale

Determining the Airplane for You

By laura | Published: August 25, 2010
So you’ve decided to buy your first airplane. It can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking experience. Here’s a few tips to get you started. What are your needs? Will you be flying short business trips that usually involve you  and the occasional passenger? Or do you need a family airplane that can fit you, the [...]
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The debate over light twins

By laura | Published: July 12, 2010
Buying a used airplane can be challenging and frustrating. With so many choices, some people don’t even know where to start. Many people frequently ask me if it is safer to own or purchase alight twin engine airplane as opposed to a larger single engine airplane. They automatically assume that since the airplane has a [...]
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If I’m not qualified to fly an airplane, can I still buy it?

By laura | Published: July 9, 2010
This is a question I have received from many students of mine. Many people get their pilots license and plan to buy a used airplane that they can take their family on vacation and take themselves on business trips with. They quickly realize that the Cessna 172 that they have been training in is not [...]
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Getting a Pre-Buy Inspection on a Used Airplane

By laura | Published: July 7, 2010
When buying a used airplane, you want to be very careful. Many used airplanes on the market right now are around 30 years old or older. Being old doesn’t mean that the airplane isn’t in good shape, but you just need to verify the condition before you decide to purchase. One way to do this is [...]
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Is it smart to “share” an airplane?

By laura | Published: June 28, 2010
When buying a used aircraftor airplane, you want to make sure it fits your needs. Many people end up with an airplane that doesn’t suit there needs because they buy something based on what they think they might like, or only what they think they can afford. Buying an airplane solely based on the purchase [...]
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How old does a child have to be to fly in an airplane?

By laura | Published: June 24, 2010
Just this past February, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Since his father and I are both pilots, one of the questions I hear the most is, “How old does he have to be to fly in an airplane?” The Federal Aviation Administration does not regulate age requirements for airplanes. A child can [...]
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Do you need a seaplane rating to fly a floatplane?

By laura | Published: June 22, 2010
Yes, you absolutely need a seaplane rating to fly as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a floatplane. The great thing about the seaplane rating is it is considered an “add-on” rating. This means that if you are a commercial pilot and you get your seaplane rating, you are automatically a commercial rated seaplane pilot. Same thing if you [...]
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