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How very exciting. You have decided to purchase an airplane. You took flying lessons and are now ready for your new purchase. Now it is time to know how to buy an airplane. There are so many variables. Should it be new or used? This may be where to start.

There are decisions to be made before you can begin to shop. Have you decided what you will be using it for? What can you spend? Do you intend to fly short or long distances with few or many passengers? What kind of airstrips and runways do the airports have and what are your plans in using the aircraft in 5 years.

Purchasing it new saves money on the interest fees. Few people have the necessary means to pay for a new aircraft in cash. The companies selling the plane will finance at better rates of interest. With a new model there will be lower maintenance costs and, an additional point to think about, there are also tax savings available.

One of your important decisions is how much do you think you can spend on the aircraft whether new or used. There is the initial down payment and the loan payments including the interest and the principal. You need insurance, you have to store the airplane, there are annual inspections, maintenance, fuel, and airport fees. This adds up to a good amount of money.

Certainly your choice of aircraft will not only depend on where you would like to go and how many passengers you intend to carry. It will be extremely dependent on your skills. What is the most comfortable plane to match your abilities? Choosing the one that you can fly safely is vitally important.

You have chosen the model and now how are you going to find it. If your choice is a used aircraft then you could monitor the boards at the flying school, look at newspaper and magazine classifieds, and investigate the choices that are available on the internet. Buying a new model is easier to find by visiting the manufacturer.

Now you have seen what is available it is time for the next step. Once you have found the aircraft find out the details by phone, inspect it carefully and take a test flight. If it is used be sure a mechanic examines it and then before closing do a title search. Bon voyage!

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