Most people look at the price and the photos. Then they buy. A year later the batteries are tired, a motor is expensive to replace, and the thing they wanted it for is not what it does well. Anything that flies has a life. Reliability, how long it will last, what it costs to keep […]
An aircraft sale uses two papers. People mix them up. One is the deal. The other is the transfer. The sales agreement is the contract. The buyer and the seller sign it after the inspection, or after the buyer has chosen to buy the aircraft as it stands. It sets the price, the deposit, the […]
A lot of aircraft deals get messy at the deposit stage. The buyer wants to show they are serious. The owner does not want the aircraft tied up forever. Somebody has to hold the money. And nobody should pretend a deposit is the same thing as a contract of sale. That is why this form […]
How to Part Out Your Aircraft and Maximise Its Value Sometimes selling an aircraft whole is not the best option. The airframe may be damaged, the market for that model may be soft, or the remaining life on major components may make parting it out more profitable. Parting out an aircraft can return more money […]
How to Test the Market Before Selling Your Aircraft Many aircraft owners think they have only two options: keep the aircraft or sell it. There’s a third option that often gets overlooked — testing the market. You can find out what real buyers are prepared to pay, how much interest exists, and whether now is […]
Be Honest When Selling Your Aircraft – Why It Helps You Sell Faster When most people sell an aircraft, they feel they need to present it in the best possible light. They downplay issues, avoid talking about why they’re selling, and try to make everything sound perfect. The reality is the opposite. Being honest often […]
How to Cross-Hire Your Aircraft for Passive Income Not every aircraft owner wants to sell. Sometimes you just want the aircraft to start earning money while you still keep ownership. One of the simplest ways to do this is cross-hiring your aircraft. What is Cross-Hiring? Cross-hiring means you allow another pilot or operator to use […]
Why Aircraft Sellers Don’t Want Trade-Ins (But Buyers Still Offer Them) When you’re selling an aircraft, you’ll often get this question from buyers: “Would you take my aircraft as a trade-in?” Most sellers immediately say no — and for good reason. The truth is, very few aircraft sellers actually want a trade-in. Yet buyers keep […]
When you’re selling an aircraft privately — without using a broker — having a proper written agreement is important. It helps protect both you and the buyer, and reduces the chance of misunderstandings later. That’s why I’ve put together a clean, professional Private Aircraft Sales Agreement Template. Download the Free Private Aircraft Sales Agreement Template […]
