How to
Buy an Aircraft

Step 1:
Choose the Make/Model
that is Right for You

Step 2:
Get Pre-Qualified
for Financing

Step 3
Shop Around

Step 4
Research Your Aircraft

Step 5
Put a Deposit on the Plane/
Open Escrow Account

Step 6
Pre-Purchase Inspection

Step 7
Verify the Aircraft
has a Clean Title

Step 8
Get a Quality
Insurance Policy

Step 9
Arrange Final Payment

Step 10
Closing Paperwork

Step 11
Pick Up your plane/
Schedule Delivery

Printable Version

Welcome to The Plane Exchange Network, helping pilots become aircraft owners. How to buy an aircraft guide.

Q View all Aircraft

Q Search Aircraft

Q Join our Buyers Club

Aircraft Buyer's Checklist

Would you fly without using a checklist? So, why would you buy a plane without one? By following a few simple precautionary procedures, buying a plane can be an enjoyable and exciting experience that you will remember forever. Our goal is to make your experience a great one!

The following checklist will provide you with all the tools necessary to make a confident, educated purchase. From choosing the right aircraft to getting a quality insurance policy, we have thought of it all and listed everything in an easy to follow guide. If you would like to print this checklist, there is a link to a printable version on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, a Plane Exchange representative will be happy to assist you.

Good Luck!

Buyer Resources Q www.ThePlaneExchange.com Q Dealer Login

Advertisements:

Aircraft Ownership

Airplane Ownership - Valuable information on selecting, purchasing, financing, insuring, hangaring, and maintaining an airplane.

How to Buy a Used Airplane DVD - This is the ultimate buyer's guide to used aircraft.

Plane & Pilot Magazine
The only aviation magazine edited exclusively for private pilots and owners of light aircraft. Every issue features pilot reports on new and used aircraft, weather,proficiency, avionics evaluations, and much more.

Flying Magazine
The primary source for the latest in industry news, technology, product and service information, and expert opinion.

Aircraft Ownership - Here's everything a plane owner needs to make sense of all the confusing legal and tax issues surrounding aircraft ownership.

How to Buy an Aircraft

How to
Buy an Aircraft