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Welcome to The Airplane Intel Podcast, the only aviation podcast that helps aircraft buyers, owners, and operators make smarter, more informed decisions. On the show, we compare airplanes, interview airplane owners, and industry experts and, of course, share our real-world tips as professional pilots and mechanics working in the field with aircraft buyers and owners.

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082 - Buying & Flying a Boeing Stearman + MU-2 + More! | Airplane Intel Podcast, an aviation podcast Jan 01, 2021

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Happy Holidays and welcome to the New Year edition of the Airplane Intel Podcast, we’re an aviation podcast about the ins and outs of airplane ownership. I’m Adam, I’m a CFI, A&P/IA and cofounder of Airplane Intel. If you’re a long-time listener, welcome back, it’s great to see you! If you’re new to the show, welcome aboard, it’s great to have you along for the ride! On the show, we compare airplanes, interview aircraft owners and industry experts, and of course, share our real-world experience as professional pilots, mechanics, and inspectors working in the field everyday with airplane buyers, owners, and operators.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to Pensacola, Florida to meet my friends and long-time supports of the podcast, Tal and Pace Clark of Coflyt.com. You guys all know how much I love Coflyt, a really neat desktop and mobile app that helps you manage your airplane. So when I was invited out to Pensacola, I was pretty excited. While there, I met up with Tal and Pace, got a tour of Coflyt headquarters, saw the Blue Angles practicing in their new F/A-18 Super Hornets, and had the privilege of meeting today’s guest, Mr. Roy Kinsey. Roy is an amazing guy – not only is he a respected attorney here in Florida, he also owns and flies three airplanes – a Mitsubishi MU-2, Cessna 140, and get this, a Boeing Stearman!

Roy will share what it’s like to own these airplanes and gives us a unique perspective into how airplanes can be used to give back. Roy is an inspiration to me as well as many others. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

How Healthy is Your Airplane's Engine? An Interview w/ Blackstone Labs Dec 14, 2020

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The inner workings of an airplane engine cannot be seen or inspected with the engine still attached to the airplane. As mechanics, there’s really no way to know the overall health of the engine’s critical parts, specifically on the bottom end of the engine where are your crankshaft, and all the rods, bearings, and are located. Oil analysis is a quick, nondestructive way to gauge the health of an engine by looking at what's in the oil. People use oil analysis for different reasons: to see if there are any problems developing, to see if their oil is working well in the engine, and to see if they can run longer oil changes. In other words, an oil analysis is another tool in the toolbox, like a flashlight, allows you to shine a light into the inner workings of your engine to see how everything is holding up. As an A&P/IA that does a lot of annual inspections and prebuys, I am a huge proponent of doing regular oil samples. It’s a fast, simple, and affordable way to help detect unusual engine wear and ensure long-term engine health to TBO and beyond.

Lacking Logbooks: An Aircraft Owner's Worst Nightmare - Airplane Intel Podcast, an Aviation Podcast Nov 26, 2020

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In today’s episode, we’ll catch up with aircraft logbook expert, Larry Hinebaugh to talk about why you should care about your aircraft’s logbooks, how to improve them, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to ensure all the appropriate information is there. Guess what, guys… As the aircraft’s owner or operator, you’re responsible for proving the airworthiness of your aircraft, and the only way to do that is with your aircraft’s logbooks.

All maintenance, inspection, and even preventative maintenance events must be recorded in the logbooks with an approval for return to service for the aircraft to be deemed airworthy again. Remember, if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen! Not to mention, 30% of your aircraft’s value lives in the logbooks making them almost as valuable as the aircraft itself. This is true whether we are talking about a Cessna 152, a King Air, or a Gulfstream G650.

Now I realize that talking about logbooks isn’t as fun as say making a cross-country flight or even … Don’t worry, Larry and I will do our best to keep this discussion interesting, entertaining, and enjoyable as well as relevant to your experience as an owner or operator. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into it.

079 - Before You Buy, Prebuy: Cheap Insurance Against Bad Deals! - Airplane Intel Podcast, an Aviation Podcast Nov 04, 2020

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about all about the pre-purchase inspection—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s a critical step in the purchase process of any airplane, from a Cessna 172 to a Gulfstream 550. I’m also going to share 5 tips for finding and hiring the right prebuy expert as well as five big-ticket items to look for when doing a prebuy that are often neglected. We’re also going to hear from my favorite co-host, Don Sebastian—the original Prebuy Guy. In fact, he practically coined the term prebuy! So I’m very excited about that.

VREF President, Jason Zilberbrand - Changes in the used aircraft market - Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcast Aug 30, 2020

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In just a moment, we’re going to catch up with our guest, Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF. For those that may be unfamiliar with VREF, VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal service delivers aircraft, avionics and engine valuation services for General Aviation, business aviation, and airliners through its printed and online publications. Most notably, VREF provides quarterly pricing guides and real-time value data for aircraft owners, operators, and aviation professionals. If you are in the market for an airplane, changes are you’re very familiar with VREF as it is a trusted resource for AOPA members. Whether you’re looking to buy an airplane or ready to sell your current one, VREF should be your first stop in determining what your airplane is worth or what to sell for.

Our guest, Jason is VREF’s president and is an Accredited Senior Aircraft Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), an Accredited Member of the Appraisers National Association (ANA), and an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). Jason is also an Expert Witness, aircraft broker, inventorying dealer, acquisition agent, aircraft owner, aircraft operator, contract negotiator, consultant, teacher, conference speaker, and author. In other words, Jason is the perfect person to talk to us about what’s going on the used aircraft markets…

Buying & Flying a Beechcraft Baron - Airplane Intel Podcast - Aviation Podcasts Aug 17, 2020

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Tal will share his his perspective as a Beechcraft Baron owner. We’re going to cover everything you should know about twin aircraft ownership from pilot training, maintenance management, ownership costs, performance, specs and much more. Tal will also share his wisdom and hard-learned lessons as an airplane owner. If you’re in the market for a high-performance piston single or twin, stay tuned!

More Dollars than Sense: Aviation Taxes Explained | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcast Aug 03, 2020

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In today’s episode, we are covering one of my favorite topics – aviation taxes. You may be asking yourself, “What’s so interesting about taxes?” Well, if you want to save money, reduce your tax liabilities, and maximize your aviation assets, you need to have a high-level understanding of taxes. If you’re planning to purchase an airplane or own one now, whether for business or pleasure, taxes play a major role in your planning and decision making. Everything from sales and use tax, excise tax, depreciation, deductions, and tax recapturing could cost you big bucks without the expertise and guidance of an aviation tax professional.

Fortunately, I know the perfect person to speak with on this topic, and that is Sue Folkringa. Sue will reveal everything you should know about aviation taxes to help keep you out of trouble and put more money in your pocket presented in a fun and interesting way using easy to understand, real-world examples we can all relate to.

How to Value an Airplane [PART 2] Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcasts Jul 17, 2020

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Coming up, part 2 of our interview with Jet Values Jeremy. If you missed part one, check out episode 74 in your podcast player or head over to the show notes. To wrap up, Jeremy goes into great detail about how to use the pricing guides like VREF and aircraft bluebook digest as well as rules of thumb for determining the value of avionics, modifications, engines, and a lot more. Plus, what to do about missing logbooks and damage history.

What's it Worth? How to Value an Airplane | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcasts Jun 30, 2020

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When we’re helping one of our clients buy or sell an airplane, a question that comes up virtually 100% of the time is, “how do I know what this airplane is worth?” Valuing an airplane can be difficult and downright dubious because aircraft values revolve around a plethora of variables such as market trends, aircraft condition, aircraft history, total times, modifications installed, and even the integrity of its maintenance records.

In today’s episode, our guest, Jeremy Cox, will shed some light on the process of valuing and appraising an aircraft. Jeremy is the founder of JetValues Jeremy and is an experienced pilot, aircraft mechanic, aviation consultant, and Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser. Jeremy is also a columnist for AvBuyer Magazine.

How to Manage your Airplane | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcasts Jun 05, 2020

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We’re happy to have you aboard for another episode of the podcast and I’m very excited for today’s interview. Today’s episode is brought to you by our friends at Coflyt.com. Our guest is Tal Clark, co-founder of Cofylt.com, an innovative desktop and mobile app that completely automates and simplifies your aircraft management. As an A&P/IA, I’ve used all kinds of software programs to manage aircraft, but none like Coflyt. The Coflyt app is packed with features and functions that are easy to use, customizable, and very comprehensive. Best of all, it’s affordable, too. Exclusively for Airplane Intel Podcast listeners, Coflyt is giving you a free 60-day trial and 20% off your subscription. Simply head over to Coflyt.com and enter the code PREBUY at checkout. Trust me when I tell you, once you start using Coflyt, you’ll wonder how you ever flew without it!

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