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Date: Jul 22
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Which Airplane is Best for You?
After selling over a thousand airplanes during my 30-plus year career there’s one thing that the majority of my customers have in common: they all want the biggest, fastest, most advanced airplane they can afford. But, more times than not, the airplane they want is not the right airplane for them to own.
posted: Wednesday May 28th - 11:18am
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Panel Magic
posted: Tuesday May 6th - 3:18pm
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Why Now's the Perfect Time to Buy a New Airplane
posted: Tuesday April 1st - 10:13am
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New tax incentives make 2008 the “year of the aircraft buyer.”
posted: Friday February 29th - 12:04pm
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February 2008 Story
Moving up? A mentor pilot may be right for you.
posted: Tuesday January 29th - 11:19am
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January 2008 Story
Lease backs – the often-overlooked option for new aircraft ownership.
posted: Wednesday January 2nd - 11:22am
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Looking for the “perfect airplane?”
Last month I offered some tips on buying new verses used. One thing I didn’t mention is the importance of developing a relationship with a reputable aircraft dealer. You’ll be glad you did.
posted: Thursday November 29th - 2:13pm
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Making the “New vs. Used” Decision
I encourage each prospective customer to closely analyze their particular circumstances: how will they use the airplane? What is their tax situation? Do they need an airplane immediately or can they wait to find the “perfect” fit? What type of training will they need? When you do a careful analysis you’ll see there are advantages and drawbacks to both new and pre-owned aircraft.
posted: Friday October 26th - 9:39am
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Tips on Buying Your First Airplane
I’ve been a professional aircraft sales person for a long time and if there’s one thing that the majority of first-time buyers don’t understand it’s the difference between buying from an individual owner and a reputable aircraft dealer.
posted: Monday October 1st - 6:29pm
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Another Market for the PLJ
PLJs aren't just for individual pilots any more -- companies that already own jets are finding use for them too.
posted: Monday August 27th - 9:52am
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The Difference Between a PLJ and a VLJ
Want to know what a PLJ can offer you that a VLJ can't? Take a look at Diamond's new D-Jet.
posted: Tuesday July 24th - 4:52pm
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Rethink Piston Aircraft for Business Travel
The typical business trip is around 300 miles, and for that mission a new piston single engine aircraft makes perfect sense.
posted: Tuesday June 26th - 11:21am
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Making Your First Airplane Your Best Airplane
posted: Wednesday May 23rd - 9:00am
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When Refurbs Make Sense
Many of the midsize 6 to 8 passenger corporate jets from the 1970's and early 1980's are an excellent value and prime candidates for interior refurbishment.
posted: Monday May 7th - 11:08am
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Private Air Special Report: Looking Past the User Fee Debate
The FAA funding debate rages on imposing draconian federal user fees and higher aviation fuel taxes. But what are we really paying for?
posted: Friday May 4th - 2:36pm
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The "Personal Jet" Has Arrived
posted: Thursday April 26th - 9:58am
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Embraer Reveals Lineage Interiors
Embraer has just unveiled its modular interior options for its Lineage 1000 large business jet.
posted: Wednesday April 11th - 1:52pm
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Citation Mustang Simulator Ready
Earlier this week Cessna announced that its full-motion “Level D” simulator for the Citation Mustang very light jet had received FAA approval and that pilots have begun training in it.
posted: Wednesday April 11th - 9:59am
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New Avionics Give Small Airplanes Big Capabilities
Top-of-the-line avionics suite gives pilots advanced control
posted: Wednesday March 28th - 2:16am
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Cut VLJs a Break
Building a new certified airplane remains one of the most difficult of human endeavors.
posted: Wednesday March 28th - 1:43am
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