There are plenty of reasons to want to own and fly a jet. Jets are made for capable, reliable transportation. They come equipped ready to do the job with pressurization, anti-icing and deicing, and substantial turbine-style cockpit displays and avionics. Most important, they come with jet engines.
How To Keep a ‘Bargain Jet’ Flying
Key Takeaways:
- Old, out-of-production jets attract buyers with low capital costs but entail substantially higher operating expenses, declining value, and eventual economic obsolescence.
- Maintaining these jets requires intense personal oversight of complex maintenance programs, expensive parts sourcing, and costly compliance with government mandates, leading to frequent downtime.
- Despite these significant challenges, the author finds owning older jets rewarding if one is prepared for extensive management effort, finding specialized maintenance partners, and is passionate about flying.
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