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Thinking of buying?

AOPA has resources for that big purchase

It’s the dream of every pilot, aspiring or certificated: having your own airplane waiting for you in its hangar or at a tiedown, available to fly anytime you want to. AOPA can help with your purchase. We have gathered the required information for prospective buyers in one location online.
Photography by Chris Rose.
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Photography by Chris Rose.

Do a prebuy inspection.

A prebuy inspection on an aircraft is your chance to research and investigate every aspect of your potential investment.

Aircraft financing.

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. is available to help AOPA members find the right financing for new and used general aviation aircraft.

Title and escrow services.

Know the history of the aircraft you are thinking of buying with formal title and accident/incident reports from AOPA Partner Aero-Space Reports and get peace of mind.

Insurance.

AOPA’s Partner for aviation insurance, AssuredPartners Aerospace, understands your aviation needs and offers AOPA membership discounts.

Forms.

We list and provide links to the required forms needed for purchase.

Don’t be overwhelmed by the prospect of buying your own aircraft when AOPA provides its members with these helpful services.

[email protected]

aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft

Julie Walker
Julie Summers Walker
AOPA Senior Features Editor
AOPA Senior Features Editor Julie Summers Walker joined AOPA in 1998. She is a student pilot still working toward her solo.

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