Episodes
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!
Published 01/30/22
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!
Published 12/15/21
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.
Published 11/09/21
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.
Published 09/28/21
This week, we interview King Air 90 owner and aviation columnist, David Miller to find out what it’s like to buy, fly, and own a King Air. We’ll cover everything you need to know to be a savvy airplane buyer, confident King Air owner, and a safe pilot, so stay tuned.
Published 08/02/21
This week, we interview Seth Lake about flying and buying a twin-engine airplane. We’ll cover everything you need to know from transition training, cost of ownership, and common mistakes. If you’ve ever considered buying a twin, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 06/14/21
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.
Published 05/17/21
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!
Published 05/04/21
This week, how much does it cost to own and operate an airplane? This week, we dive deep into aircraft ownership costs -- everything from acquisition costs, fixed costs, operating costs and variable costs. Plus, I’ll give you a real-world cost example on the Cirrus SR22. If you’re thinking about buying an airplane or upgrading to something bigger, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 03/21/21
This week, we interview the President of AOPA Finance, Adam Meredith, to get a market update and find out how to finance an airplane. If you’re in the market for a used airplane or need an upgrade, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 01/21/21
This week, we meet a very interesting and inspiring guest, Cessna 140, Boeing Stearman, and MU-2 owner, Roy Kinsey. We’ll discuss a everything you need to know about owning and flying an MU-2 plus a whole lot more. If you’re thinking about stepping up into a larger, faster airplane, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 01/01/21
Do you know how healthy your airplane’s engine is? This week, we interview Joseph Adams, senior analyst at Blackstone Labs, the leader in airplane engine oil analysis. We’ll discuss everything you need to know about oil sample analysis and how it can protect you from a sick engine.
Published 12/14/20
This week, we dive deep into logbooks and maintenance records with returning guest and logbook expert, Larry Hinebaugh. We’ll discuss everything you need to know as an aircraft owner, operator or prospective buyer about logbooks, how to improve them and how to avoid common mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars.
Published 11/26/20
This week, we talk all about pre-purchase inspections—what they are, and what they are not. Then, 5 tips for selecting a prebuy expert and 5 big ticket items to check during a prebuy. Plus, some exciting updates.
Published 11/04/20
This week, we interview the president of VREF, Jason Zilberbrand. Jason will share how the used airplane market has changed and what to expect in the months ahead as we all patiently wait out the COVID-19 pandemic. Jason also answers a very important question - is this a good time to buy or sell an airplane?
Published 08/30/20
This week, we’re speaking with returning guest and Beechcraft Baron owner, Tal Clark. You’ll get an inside look and an owner’s perspective on buying and flying the Beechcraft Baron from costs and performance, to maintenance and management. If you’re in the market for a prominent piston twin, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 08/17/20
This week, we interview returning guest, aviation tax expert, Sue Folkringa. We’ll discuss everything you need to know about aviation taxes so you can put more money in your pocket, maximize your aviation assets and keep IRS away.
Published 08/03/20
This week, part 2 of our interview with aircraft values expert, Jeremy Cox. We’ll discuss the pricing guides such as VREF and Aircraft Bluebook as well as facts and strategies every airplane buyer and owner should know about valuing an airplane.
Published 07/17/20
This week, we interview master aircraft appraiser and values expert, Jeremy Cox. We’ll discuss everything you should know about valuing an aircraft.
Published 06/30/20
Aircraft management can be complicated, time consuming and expensive. But it doesn't have to be! Having the right team and software in place makes the process of owning an airplane and managing maintenance simple, fun, and affordable. On this episode of the Airplane Intel Podcast, our friends from Coflyt.com will show you how.
Published 06/05/20
Did you know 30% of your aircraft’s value lives in your airplane’s maintenance records? Even worse, aircraft maintenance records are completely uninsurable. This week, we interview two logbook experts to find out how to protect your airplane’s value and airworthiness with accurate, compliant, and now digital record keeping.
Published 05/30/20
This week, we interview the owners of a Commander 114. We’ll discuss everything you should know about buying and owning this very unique, and often overlooked high-performance, single-engine airplane.
Published 05/08/20
In today’s episode, I am going to discuss the economic impact COVID-19 is having on general aviation, specifically in regard to buying an airplane. Is this a good time to buy or is it best to take a break from the market altogether? We'll answer those questions and more.
Published 04/03/20
This week, we interview a Cirrus Aircraft expert to find out the number 1 reason you should buy a Cirrus… If you’re having a hard time choosing between a Cirrus and another aircraft, you won’t want to miss this!
Published 02/23/20