An aviator's field guide to buying an airplane : practical insights for purchasing a personal aircraft / Jason Blair.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blair, Jason, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Private planes--Purchasing.

Private planes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Place of Publication:

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, [2020]

Summary:

"In 'An Aviator's Field Guide to Buying an Airplane' author Jason Blair shares his experience of purchasing his own and well as helping numerous customers buy, sell, manage, and choose the right aircraft for their needs. The book is the result of years of industry experience and notes he has passed along to his own customers and students, and now compiled to share with the broader aviation community. This book is a detailed dive into the decision and practice of buying an aircraft that allows the reader to learn from his experience, from other people's mistakes, and from best practices. It will help you make the most out of your decision to, as well as how to buy an aircraft."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Deciding whether to buy an aircraft

Alternatives to ownership

Beyond the purchase price; the real cost of aircraft ownership and operation

Choosing the correct airplane: the make and model

Avionics and optional features

Older vs. newer aircraft

Finding your aircraft of choice

Costs of purchasing an aircraft

Evaluating the aircraft

Negotiating the final purchase price

Financing your aircraft purchase

Insuring your aircraft

Getting the purchase paperwork correct

Getting your new aircraft home

"Stepping up" aircraft

Considering experimental aircraft

Time to go buy?.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781619548428

1619548429

9781619548442

1619548445