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Some aspects are negotiable (financial), others set in stone (operations and maintenance).

Yes, and it completely satisfies me (other than cost and availability). My iComm and Dick Clarks are fine, I don't anticipate needing...

The current owner totally wants the aircraft to remain as it is with only a very few very specific permissible changes. But to me it's a...

I agree that "the interpersonal dynamics are far more important" than any other part of the situation. Were I to speak for the owner, I...

I would hope that the buy out option has a date on it. I would hate for "someday" to become never. Conversely, I would hope that...

The disadvantage is how risk is pooled. If you co-own with one other person, and the engine takes a dirtnap the day after you sign on...

An airplane partnership is as much as marriage as a financial relationship centering on a piece of equipment. At least one problem with...

Is the rental aircraft also VFR-only with no radios? If NORDO/VFR-only meets current needs, what about in future? Potential...

Broadly speaking, if you’r exchanging money for an ownership position, the first question to answer is how will your ownership position...

Can you consider to just rent the airplane from the guy? Such as buy a block of time in blocks of 10 hours. That way he owns it and...

It's a smart way to own IF you find the right partner. Many potential pitfalls to disagree over. All can be managed if both parties...

There are so many variations in what you can do, from renting to non-equity ownership to partial ownership to full share. Same with the...

I had a great experience in a partnership. Ended up getting to fly it anytime I wanted. We contributed and maintained a healthy overhaul...

I’ve been on the other end of this. I had a plane that I bought and owned outright; sold 50% interest to another pilot, then we agreed...

I have flown it, and both the airplane and the current owner are fine. The buyout option is well written, with a date, pricing formula...