The New Owner

Owner recalls his purchase in 2022 being somewhat ‘random and happenstance.’

When adjusted for inflation, research indicates avionics cost a fraction of what they did decades ago.

Acquisition, rental fees, and other expenses should be top of mind before you buy that airplane.

They might not apply to all but certainly will be legitimate to some.

Now is the time to watch for buying opportunities being pulled out of their hangars for the first time in months.

Transportation to and from a mechanic is a common challenge with which every pilot must cope from time to time.

Testing and evaluating the effect of altering the aviation experience can become a hobby of its own.

Putting aside savings in case of an emergency is warranted, but the question is, how much?

Grim reality is that aircraft ownership subjects many to financial stress and extended periods of frustration.

When purchasing one’s first aircraft, buyers often spend little to no time evaluating their checklists and flows.