Posts by Aerista
Aircraft Broker vs. Private Sale: When Is a Broker Worth the Fee?
Hope you are sitting down. Ready? You do not need an aircraft broker to sell an airplane. The big bosses at Aerista are likely about to pull this article down, but hear me out. You really can sell an airplane yourself. If another owner at your airport has wanted it for years, you agree on…
Read MoreCirrus SR22 Cost of Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own One
The Cirrus SR22 cost of ownership cannot be reduced to one believable hourly number. An owner flying 60 hours a year spreads hangar, insurance, subscriptions and annual inspection expense across far fewer hours than an owner flying 180. A G2 approaching a CAPS repack, propeller overhaul and engine event has a different near-term cost profile…
Read MoreAircraft Pre-Buy Inspection Checklist: What to Review Before You Buy
A good aircraft pre-buy inspection checklist should answer a much bigger question than whether the airplane is airworthy today. You are trying to understand what you will own the day after closing. That means reconstructing the maintenance history, inspecting the expensive mechanical areas, operating installed systems, understanding upcoming calendar and hourly events, confirming that modifications…
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