Independent, practical guides from the Atlantic Aircraft team: what to check before you buy, how to sell well, and what ownership really costs.
Logbooks tell the story of an aircraft’s life. Learn which records matter, what complete history looks like and the warning signs that should make a buyer pause.
Why an independent pre-purchase inspection is the most important money you will spend when buying an aircraft, and what a thorough inspection should cover.
A step-by-step guide to buying a second-hand light aircraft in the UK, from setting a realistic budget to the pre-purchase inspection and completing the sale.
Great photographs make buyers pick up the phone. Here is how to plan, light and frame the shots that show your aircraft at its best, using just a phone.
What really determines an aircraft’s value, from engine time and avionics to damage history, and how to set an asking price that attracts serious buyers.
Practical steps to prepare your aircraft for sale, from organising the paperwork to presentation, pricing and handling viewings, so it sells faster and for the right price.
Hangarage is often an owner’s biggest fixed cost, but parking outside has costs of its own. Here is how to weigh up the options for your aircraft.
Group ownership lets pilots share the cost of an aircraft while keeping much of the freedom of owning one. Here is how shares, costs and bookings usually work.
A clear breakdown of what it costs to own and fly a light aircraft in the UK: fixed costs, hourly costs, the engine reserve and the costs owners often forget.
Microlights are an affordable way to fly in the UK. Here is how flex-wing and three-axis microlights differ, what they cost and what to look for when buying.
The two most popular four-seat trainers and tourers compared: handling, practicality, visibility, running costs and which suits the way you fly.
The PA-28 family is one of the most popular light aircraft in the UK. This guide covers the main variants, engines, common issues and what to check when buying one.
Many pilots start on microlights and later want to fly four-seat aircraft. Here is what changes, how your experience may count and how to make the move.
Pilots heading for a commercial licence need plenty of hours as pilot in command. Is buying an aircraft, flying it and selling it again cheaper than renting?
The UK PPL and LAPL both let you fly light aircraft for fun. Here is how training, medicals and privileges compare, and how to choose between them.
The UK aircraft market follows the flying seasons. Understanding when demand peaks can help buyers find value and sellers achieve a quicker sale.
Leaded avgas is being phased out over the coming years. Here is what the transition to unleaded fuels means for light aircraft owners and buyers in the UK.
Our new guides share what we have learned from buying and selling aircraft: practical, independent advice for pilots, owners and anyone thinking about aircraft ownership.