Things are slowing down, from homes to cars. If you read my market newsletter for the 2nd quarter of 2022, this should be no surprise as VREF forecasted a stall out and summer slowdown, but even as the market takes a few weeks off to enjoy the dog days of summer, does that mean values are dropping? Not a chance, and while inventory continues to climb on the pre-owned side of the market, not much else has changed. [...]
Cessna By Textron Aviation Clyde V. Cessna founded Cessna in 1916 after seeing an airshow near Oklahoma City in 1911. A mechanic and auto salesman, he assembled his aircraft using a kit from Queens Airplane Company in the Bronx. After several failed attempts, he eventually got the hang of flying and became a decent pilot. By 1916, he began using the Jones Motor Car factory in Wichita, Kansas, to start production for his aircraft. By 1917, the Comet [...]
Cessna By Textron Aviation Cessna founder Clyde V. Cessna worked as a mechanic and auto salesman for Overland Automobiles. In 1911, Clyde attended an airshow near Oklahoma City. Shortly after attending the airshow, Clyde got the urge to fly. Using a kit from Queens Airplane Company in the Bronx, he put together his aircraft. After many failed attempts, he eventually got the hang of flying and became a decent pilot. By 1916, he was offered a rent-free space [...]
Hiring an appraiser can be a daunting experience, and finding someone with the proper expertise and knowledge to appraise your aircraft can be difficult. Most aircraft owners' first experience with an aircraft appraiser is at the time of purchasing, assuming financing was required. Did you know that there are many reasons why you need your aircraft appraised beyond financing? I am often asked what the reasons are to hire an appraiser, what differentiates one appraiser from another, and, [...]