For the first-time airplane buyer, this book is an invaluable resource and guide. The award-winning author offers money-saving information on everything a private pilot needs to consider before and after buying a plane: selection, purchasing, financing, hangaring, maintenance, legal issues, and much more.

INTRODUCTION:

Chapter 1: Why Buy?

Chapter 2: The Costs of Ownership

Chapter 3: Picking the Right Plane

Chapter 4: That New-Plane Smell

Chapter 5: Used Aircraft

Chapter 6: Special Wings, Part 1: Antiques and Classics

Chapter 7: Special Wings, Part 2: Homebuilts

Chapter 8: Found It!

Chapter 9: The First Week

Chapter 10: The First Year ... and Beyond

Chapter 11: Keeping It Legal

Chapter 12: Owner Maintenance

Chapter 13: Problems

Chapter 14: The Answer

GLOSSARY

INDEX