⏱ Duration: 5 minutes
In this episode of Runway Talk, I walk first-time buyers in the US and UK through buying an aircraft, starting with the true cost of ownership beyond the sticker price. I cover using a broker versus buying privately, why a proper pre-buy inspection matters, and the logbooks and paperwork that can make or break a plane’s value.
🎙 Episode Highlights
- The true cost of owning an aircraft
- Using a broker vs buying privately
- Why a proper pre-buy inspection matters
- Logbooks, paperwork, registration and insurance
🔗 Read the complete Buying Your First Aircraft guide
Photo: MassDOT Aeronautics via Wikimedia Commons, public domain.



