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15 06, 2020

Owning an Aircraft: Airplane Maintenance You Can DIY

2023-01-16T16:25:39-06:00June 15th, 2020|Educational|

Aircraft maintenance costs can be high. Handling some of the preventive airplane maintenance yourself can significantly reduce your annual cost of owning a plane. The most important factor is knowing what maintenance items the FAA regulations allow you, as a pilot, to perform on your airplane. Maintenance is imperative to maintaining your airplane's fair market value. We are going to show you what maintenance you can do as an aircraft owner and pilot. Keep reading to learn [...]

15 06, 2020

Top 7 Easy Air Travel Tips for a Safer Flight

2023-01-16T16:17:04-06:00June 15th, 2020|Educational|

Are you going to fly commercial? Start here first. By this point, you've got your airline tickets booked and have a long list of places and attractions you want to visit. But the real question is, what are you going to do to protect yourself from COVID-19 while you travel? In The United States, there are more than 16,100,000 flights handled by the Federal Aviation Administration every single year. With so many people, it can be a [...]

1 06, 2020

Aircraft Appraisals 101: What Impacts the Value of Your Aircraft?

2023-01-16T16:04:24-06:00June 1st, 2020|Appraisals|

Are you interested to learn what drives the value of your aircraft? In this Aircraft Appraisal 101 article, I am going to show you the major factors that impact value and some easy things you can do to assist your appraiser with the process. What Affects Your Airplane's Value? It doesn’t matter whether you are purchasing an aircraft for business or are a pilot in search of a small plane for personal reasons. Chances are if you [...]

1 06, 2020

So, You Want to Hire a Broker to Sell a Plane: A Step-By-Step Guide

2023-01-16T15:54:27-06:00June 1st, 2020|Educational|

Are you thinking about selling a plane? It is possible, but it can be quite challenging to do it on your own. That's why you need to consider hiring a broker. However, you shouldn't hire the first person you meet. In this article, we will go over how to hire a broker to sell your plane correctly. So let's go over what you need to know, to sell a plane. What Should You Expect? First and foremost, [...]

29 05, 2020

VREF Value Vector Newsletter Q2 2020

2023-01-16T15:47:52-06:00May 29th, 2020|Market Trend Report Newsletter|

The past three months have been interesting. Typically the 2nd quarter newsletter is focused on on-air shows and conferences. This year that is not the case. The world, as we know, came to a screaming halt in the first week of March. We have witnessed the entire commercial airline industry, travel and leisure sectors, restaurants, shopping malls, as well as tens of thousands of small businesses close. We have all been quarantined, literally watching the grass grow, [...]

29 05, 2020

Purchasing a Plane? Here’s Why It’s a Good Investment!

2023-01-16T15:55:13-06:00May 29th, 2020|Educational|

Are you thinking about purchasing a plane? That's quite an expenditure, but you can afford it. However, it seems you're still not sure about it. Well, in that case - this article is for you. We will go over why purchasing a plane is a good idea, and some things to consider, such as cost, storage, insurance. Keep reading to get informed on the subject, and make an educated decision. Is Aircraft Ownership a Good Idea? Buying [...]

29 05, 2020

The Top 9 Most Expensive Private Jets in the World You Never Knew

2023-01-16T15:29:59-06:00May 29th, 2020|Educational|

Everyone dreams of having a private airplane. But there's a big difference between a single-engine piston and soaring through the skies in a multi-million-dollar flying jet. So, with that in mind, we've put together a list of some of the most expensive, the most luxurious, and just plain coolest private jets in the world. 9. Embraer Praetor 600 ($2.995 Million) The magnificent Embraer Praetor 600 is unquestionably one of the coolest private jets on the market. Priced [...]

29 05, 2020

The 9 Most Interesting and Unique Facts About Aviation

2023-01-16T15:55:27-06:00May 29th, 2020|Educational|

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) provides air traffic control across the United States. It connects people across America and links them to the rest of the world. It handles over 16 million flights a year, pre-COVID-19. Nobody can deny the significance of aviation in the modern world. It's a fascinating subject. Read on to learn nine interesting and unique aviation facts. 1. Air Traffic Aviation Facts The 518 airport traffic towers and 21 air route traffic control [...]

13 05, 2020

Here Are 9 Things That Happens Before Your Plane Takes off

2023-01-16T14:56:01-06:00May 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Air travel has become so routine that it's easy to forget a plane goes through plenty of preparation in between flights. Whether you're taking a private jet or a commercial flight, the plane's crew can't skip any critical steps before an aircraft takes off. Now more than ever, a clean plane is vital to keeping you and your loved ones safe. Jason Zilberbrand, President and Senior Accredited Aircraft Appraiser with the ASA, said, "Passengers are demanding airlines [...]

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