| Buying a used aircraft is not as simple as buying a | | | | someone is willing to sell his aircraft. The only |
| used car or even a boat. There are dozens of | | | | downside that you may face is the limitation of the |
| factors that you need to take in consideration when | | | | models so; you need to be very flexible in order to |
| you are buying that aircraft that had been in the air | | | | buy from local clubs. |
| for a long time. | | | | Another popular choice is to find a good dealer or a |
| The first thing that you need to do is to determine | | | | broker who is able to get you the used aircraft you |
| what used aircraft you will be buying. First time | | | | want. This is one of the best choices because the |
| buyers always get lost here, there are thousands of | | | | broker is always able to search through a great |
| models and types of aircrafts so; you need to make | | | | inventory of planes and used aircrafts to find you |
| sure that you are buying the right airplane for you. | | | | your exact choice. The only downside of this method |
| How long your trips are? If you are going to use | | | | is that you will be paying an extra fee for the broker |
| your aircraft for long trips then you may want to | | | | who will get you the plane. |
| keep this into your consideration when you are | | | | It is very important to make sure that you are |
| buying your used aircraft. The flying range of the | | | | buying your used aircraft from the legal seller. Make |
| airplane is always measured using three quarters of | | | | sure that he holds all the legal documents and |
| the plane engine. If most of the destinations you fly | | | | authorizations in order to sell this aircraft before you |
| are near while only few of them are cross country | | | | even attempt to pay a deposit. It is very important |
| flights then you may want to consider a short range | | | | to make this step as early as possible in order to |
| aircraft and use the commercial flights for the long | | | | screen all the ineligible aircrafts out of the picture and |
| flights or consider stopping over for a refill. This will | | | | only leave those who could be a potential purchase |
| save you a lot of money because a short range used | | | | for you. |
| aircraft is much cheaper than a long range one. | | | | Do not buy anything without close inspection. Always |
| Consider where you are going to buy your used | | | | make sure to tell the seller or the broker that you |
| aircraft from. There are several places where you | | | | need to see everything regarding the aircraft itself, |
| can buy your used plane with peace of mind. Your | | | | the log books, the flying hours, the maintenance logs |
| first choice is always your aviation club in the local | | | | and everything regarding previous damages if any. |
| airstrip or the local airport. This always where you | | | | Take your time and buy your used aircraft with lots |
| get the best price because you will know as soon as | | | | of considerations. |