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Importing or Exporting a Cessna 172: Paperwork and Costs Explained
Importing or Exporting a Cessna 172: Paperwork and Costs Explained
Published: January 4, 2026
What a Logbook Review Should Reveal Before Buying a 172
What a Logbook Review Should Reveal Before Buying a 172
Published: January 3, 2026
Red Flags When Buying a High-Time Cessna 172: What Smart Buyers Watch For
Red Flags When Buying a High-Time Cessna 172: What Smart Buyers Watch For
Published: January 2, 2026
Cessna 172 Engine Overhaul Time and Cost Explained for Plane Owners
Cessna 172 Engine Overhaul Time and Cost Explained for Plane Owners
Published: January 1, 2026
Leasing a Cessna 172 to a Flight School: Resale Pros and Cons
Leasing a Cessna 172 to a Flight School: Resale Pros and Cons
Published: December 31, 2025

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Importing or Exporting a Cessna 172: Paperwork and Costs Explained

Importing or Exporting a Cessna 172: Paperwork and Costs Explained

Published: January 4, 2026

Buying or selling a plane across borders can feel exciting at first. Then the paperwork shows up.&nb...

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What a Logbook Review Should Reveal Before Buying a 172

What a Logbook Review Should Reveal Before Buying a 172

Published: January 3, 2026

Buying a small plane is exciting. It can also feel a little scary. One stack of papers plays a bigge...

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Red Flags When Buying a High-Time Cessna 172: What Smart Buyers Watch For

Red Flags When Buying a High-Time Cessna 172: What Smart Buyers Watch For

Published: January 2, 2026

Buying an older trainer can feel exciting and a little stressful at the same time. Many pilots start...

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Cessna 172 Engine Overhaul Time and Cost Explained for Plane Owners

Cessna 172 Engine Overhaul Time and Cost Explained for Plane Owners

Published: January 1, 2026

Owning a small airplane brings a lot of pride, but it also brings responsibility. One topic that get...

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Leasing a Cessna 172 to a Flight School: Resale Pros and Cons

Leasing a Cessna 172 to a Flight School: Resale Pros and Cons

Published: December 31, 2025

Buying a small plane sounds amazing. You get freedom, fun flights, and a real new skill to learn. Bu...

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How to Determine Aircraft Value for Buying or Selling a Plane

How to Determine Aircraft Value for Buying or Selling a Plane

Published: December 30, 2025

The price looks good on a plane you found. But is it really worth what the seller is asking? Or...

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How to Appraise an Aircraft Before Buying or Selling

How to Appraise an Aircraft Before Buying or Selling

Published: December 29, 2025

You've found an aircraft with photos that look great, the price seems fair, and you're ready to make...

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How to Calculate Aircraft Depreciation and Maximize Deductions

How to Calculate Aircraft Depreciation and Maximize Deductions

Published: December 28, 2025

You just bought a business plane for $5 million. Now you're looking at a tax bill that makes your st...

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Aircraft Registration vs. Bill of Sale: Key Differences Explained

Aircraft Registration vs. Bill of Sale: Key Differences Explained

Published: December 27, 2025

You just shook hands on your first airplane deal. The keys are in your hand. Your heart is raci...

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Aircraft Escrow: How does aircraft escrow work?

Aircraft Escrow: How does aircraft escrow work?

Published: December 26, 2025

You found the perfect airplane. The seller agreed to your price. Everything looks great. Now comes t...

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