leaseback

Well, my IRA checkride was cancelled by a DPE once, never to hear from him again, he's still doing rides. I found another DPE myself, and the last two dates have been rescheduled for wx. I was ready to take my checkride in March! My next date for my check ride is first week of July! I haven't...

Other than spending an hour with a specialist CPA, are there any online resources or materials available to learn about the ins and outs of buying a plane and leasing it to a local school or club? I'm interested in a specific plane, but there seem to be none in the area. I'm not going to fly it...

I’m looking to purchase at least one single engine aircraft for leaseback to an FBO/flight school/Flying Club. I am coming at this solely as an investment and will not be flying the aircraft. I am buying a plane for my personal use as well, but it will not be part of any leaseback. Looking to...

Anyone here involved in the operations of a flying club that has both owned and leased aircraft? How have you balanced the hourly rates, sinced owned will always be lower than leased?

I'm looking at regaining proficiency after not flying for a number of years and rental rates in my area (MD / DC / VA) seem quite steep. LSA's are renting for $130/hr. I currently have my PPL but will be flying under Sport Pilot rules due to some prior medical issues that are resolved but may...