Contents:

Part I: The Art of Buying and Owning an Airplane.

The General Aviation Market.

To Own or Not to Own.

Determining Airplane Values.

Investment Potential and Recommendations.

Before You Purchase.

As You Purchase.

After You Purchase.

Part II: The Used Airplane Fleet.

Two-Place Airplanes.

Four-Place Easy Fliers.

Complex Airplanes.

Heavy Haulers.

Affordable Twins.

Part III: Alternative Airplanes, The Rumor Mill, and Ad Facts.

Hangar Flying Used Airplanes.

Airworthiness Directives.

Appendices:

A: NTSB Accident Ranking of Small Airplanes.

B: FAA District Office.

C: State Aviation Agencies.

D: Resources for the Small Airplane Owner.

E: AC 43-9B.

F: Used Airplane Prices.

G: Makes and Models in the FAA Registry.

 

 

 

 

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