Buying and Owning Your Own Airplane

by James E. Ellis

The new Fourth Edition of James E. Ellis' handy and comprehensive guide is now available in eBook format. If you've been flirting with the idea of purchasing a private plane, this book provides key assistance toward helping you make that dream become a reality.

Buying an airplane isn't an easy task, but it doesn't have to be difficult, either. Author Jim Ellis goes over all the information and special considerations for buying your own airplane, including selecting partners and home fields, negotiating sales contracts, and maintaining and upgrading your treasured bird. Learn how to manage the paperwork involved with airplane purchases, obtain insurance coverage, and make smart buys through reviewing projections for long-term trends in the aviation industry. Pertinent internet references are also included to assist readers in finding the right aircraft and guidance through the purchase process.

Includes comprehensive coverage of what first-time owners should consider, with analyses of popular planes, and an examination of complex single-engine aircraft. This new-edition eBook features full-color images, updated pricing and production details, and new chapters for light-sport aircraft (LSA), the glass cockpit revolution, as well as glass panel upgrades and alternatives.

533 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Matt Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

While maybe a bit dated, this book contains a wealth of knowledge about the ins-and-outs of airplane ownership, including items that a dreaming buyer probably hasn't thought of yet. The first half of the book is somewhat difficult reading, as it deals with not-so-fun topics like insurance, financing, and inspections, but the reader is rewarded in the final chapters as Ellis describes various single-engine airplanes in an honest, frank, and often entertaining manner. Perusers of sites like Trade-A-Plane will probably find the information in this book invaluable in evaluating the listings.