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This time, we review the Cessna 182-series of aircraft to give you a complete buyer’s guide. We’ll discuss everything you need to know from its history and model differences, performance specs and ownership costs, maintenance gotchas and ADs, and look at the current market and pricing. If you’ve ever thought about buying a Cessna 182, you won’t want to miss this! Check out the full show notes here. Send us your questions! Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Boy, do...

This time, we interview A&P/IA Dean Showalter to get an introduction to aircraft maintenance for airplane owners. We’ll cover everything you need to know about maintenance from inspections and overhauls to preventative and owner-assisted maintenance, to upgrades and STCs. Plus, how to save money with your aircraft’s maintenance. If you’re an airplane owner or plan to become one, you won’t want to miss this! This podcast is all about aircraft ownership. Like it or not, maintenance is an...

This time, we interview the owner of a Piper PA46 Malibu to get a detailed review of this impressive aircraft. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the Malibu from its strengths and weaknesses to performance and specs, and cost of ownership. Plus, how to use an airplane in your business as a tool to increase productivity and a crazy horror story about an engine overhaul. Check out the full show notes here Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Send us your questions &...

This week, we catch up with Joe Casey of Casey Aviation to find out everything you need to know about the Piper PA-46 lineup. We’ll dive deep into the entire lineup from the early Malibu to the present-day M600 and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered if the PA46 is the right airplane for you, stay tuned to find out. Check out the full show notes here Send us your questions and feedback Support us on Patreon Check out our Airplane buyer Checklist Today we’re diving deep into...

In today’s episode, we are going to find out what it’s like to buy, fly, and own a King Air 90. We’ll be talking about the pros and cons of King Air ownership, from how to buy one and get proper training, to insurance and ownership costs, plus a whole lot more. Our guest, David will also explain the differences in the King Air 90 models, popular modifications, and important maintenance considerations. Even if you’re not in the market for a King Air, our guest, David Miller, is going to share...

Our guest today is Seth Lake. Seth is the owner of VSL Aviation, a flight school located in the Arkansas River Valley, specializing in multi engine training from private pilot to ATP. Seth is also a designated pilot examiner and U.S. Air Force C-130 instructor pilot. Seth is not only an experienced aviator, he’s also a great guy and experienced airplane owner. Seth and I are going to discuss everything you need to know about buying and flying a piston twin aircraft from getting your initial...

Today is a sad day for aviation, and to be honest, it’s a very sad day for me, too. It is with regret and a very heavy heart to report to you the original Prebuy Guy, Don Sebastian, my good friend and mentor, passed away peacefully in his sleep over the weekend after a long, yet tenaciously fought battle with cancer. Don took me under his wing when I was a young A&P when I got out of the military. I’ll always remember the drive I made to meet him for the first time from Florida to North...

This week, we interview the owner of several popular light jets to learn to the pros and cons of jet ownership. He’ll share a ton of advice and compare features and benefits of some of today’s most popular private jets plus a lot more. If you’re thinking about flying or buying a jet, you won’t want to miss this! Check out the full show notes here Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Ask Us your Questions Support Us on Patreon I’m very excited for today’s guest, Mark Hangen. Mark is an...

One of the most widely asked questions we get is, “What will it cost me to own and fly this airplane?” Along with other important factors, having a good idea of what it’s going to cost you to fly, maintain, and own a particular airplane is critical to your success as an aircraft owner or operator. Remember, the purchase price of an airplane is just the cost of admission… While you may be able to afford purchasing the aircraft, there are other ownership cost variables to consider including...

Check out the show notes Ask us your questions Check out Coflyt for free I’m very excited for today’s guest, Adam Meredith, the President of AOPA Finance. We interviewed Adam back in episode 47, but a lot has changed since then. Adam is going to break down why you might want to consider financing an airplane as well as what financing options are available. Adam will then walk us through the process of financing an airplane so you can avoid some common mistakes. Finally, Adam will give us...

Check out the full show notes here Get a Free 60-day trial of Coflyt Support us on Patreon Ask us your questions Watch us on Youtube Happy Holidays and welcome to the New Year edition of the Airplane Intel Podcast, we’re an aviation podcast about the ins and outs of airplane ownership. I’m Adam, I’m a CFI, A&P/IA and cofounder of Airplane Intel. If you’re a long-time listener, welcome back, it’s great to see you! If you’re new to the show, welcome aboard, it’s great to have you along...

Check out the full show notes here Support us on Patreon About Blackstone Labs Send us your questions & Feedback The inner workings of an airplane engine cannot be seen or inspected with the engine still attached to the airplane. As mechanics, there’s really no way to know the overall health of the engine’s critical parts, specifically on the bottom end of the engine where are your crankshaft, and all the rods, bearings, and are located. Oil analysis is a quick, nondestructive way to...

Check out the full show notes here Support us on Patreon Send us your Questions & Feedback Check out Coflyt for 60 days free! In today’s episode, we’ll catch up with aircraft logbook expert, Larry Hinebaugh to talk about why you should care about your aircraft’s logbooks, how to improve them, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to ensure all the appropriate information is there. Guess what, guys… As the aircraft’s owner or operator, you’re responsible for proving the airworthiness of...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about all about the pre-purchase inspection—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s a critical step in the purchase process of any airplane, from a Cessna 172 to a Gulfstream 550. I’m also going to share 5 tips for finding and hiring the right prebuy expert as well as five big-ticket items to look for when doing a prebuy that are often neglected. We’re also going to hear from my favorite co-host, Don Sebastian—the original Prebuy Guy. In fact, he practically...

In just a moment, we’re going to catch up with our guest, Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF. For those that may be unfamiliar with VREF, VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal service delivers aircraft, avionics and engine valuation services for General Aviation, business aviation, and airliners through its printed and online publications. Most notably, VREF provides quarterly pricing guides and real-time value data for aircraft owners, operators, and aviation professionals. If you are...

Tal will share his his perspective as a Beechcraft Baron owner. We’re going to cover everything you should know about twin aircraft ownership from pilot training, maintenance management, ownership costs, performance, specs and much more. Tal will also share his wisdom and hard-learned lessons as an airplane owner. If you’re in the market for a high-performance piston single or twin, stay tuned!

Access the full show notes here Join us on Patreon Send us your questions Check out Coflyt.com In today’s episode, we are covering one of my favorite topics – aviation taxes. You may be asking yourself, “What’s so interesting about taxes?” Well, if you want to save money, reduce your tax liabilities, and maximize your aviation assets, you need to have a high-level understanding of taxes. If you’re planning to purchase an airplane or own one now, whether for business or pleasure, taxes...

Contact our Guest, Jeremy Cox Checkout our sponsor, Coflyt.com Send us your questions & feedback! Join us on Patreon Check out the FULL SHOW NOTES here Coming up, part 2 of our interview with Jet Values Jeremy. If you missed part one, check out episode 74 in your podcast player or head over to the show notes. To wrap up, Jeremy goes into great detail about how to use the pricing guides like VREF and aircraft bluebook digest as well as rules of thumb for determining the value of...

When we’re helping one of our clients buy or sell an airplane, a question that comes up virtually 100% of the time is, “how do I know what this airplane is worth?” Valuing an airplane can be difficult and downright dubious because aircraft values revolve around a plethora of variables such as market trends, aircraft condition, aircraft history, total times, modifications installed, and even the integrity of its maintenance records. In today’s episode, our guest, Jeremy Cox, will shed some...

We’re happy to have you aboard for another episode of the podcast and I’m very excited for today’s interview. Today’s episode is brought to you by our friends at Coflyt.com. Our guest is Tal Clark, co-founder of Cofylt.com, an innovative desktop and mobile app that completely automates and simplifies your aircraft management. As an A&P/IA, I’ve used all kinds of software programs to manage aircraft, but none like Coflyt. The Coflyt app is packed with features and functions that are easy to...