Your family's airplane deserves a respectful next chapter.

First, don't rush. Inherited aircraft come with paperwork — title transfer through probate, FAA bill of sale, registration update, and possibly a logbook audit. We walk families through this for free, whether you sell to us or not. The most common mistake is selling to the first broker who calls; the second is letting a hangar bill rack up while you figure things out. Reach out and we'll explain your options in plain language.

Not a problem. We buy aircraft that haven't flown in 5, 10, even 20+ years. We have the mechanics, ferry pilots, and special FAA flight permits to move airplanes that aren't currently airworthy. Even a "derelict" airframe usually has valuable engine, propeller, avionics, and parts.

Missing logbooks reduce value but don't kill a deal. We can often reconstruct partial history from FAA records, A&P shop records, and prior owner documentation. We'll still make a fair offer; the price just reflects the documentation gap.

Expired annuals are normal for aircraft we buy. Our network of A&P/IA mechanics can perform a fresh annual after acquisition. You don't need to spend money getting the airplane airworthy before selling — that's our job.

We pay fair wholesale, not retail. Here is the honest math: a retail buyer expects a fresh annual, complete logs, and zero surprises — and they'll demand inspection contingencies that can take six months to resolve. We pay less than a retail comp because we take on 100% of the risk: deferred maintenance, missing paperwork, transport, FAA filings, mechanical liability, and the time and money to bring the airplane back to a sellable standard.

You're trading peak-retail dollars for speed, certainty, no contingencies, and zero ongoing liability — plus the dignity of a clean exit instead of months of tire-kickers. We start from current market comps (VRef, Aircraft Bluebook), apply documented adjustments for condition, engine time, avionics, and logbook completeness, then show you the exact math in writing.

Yes — anywhere in the United States. Our home base is Carpio, North Dakota, with maintenance and ferry partners at KMOT (Minot, ND), Watford City, ND, and the Denver metro area. We routinely fly out, drive out, or arrange ferry service to acquire aircraft anywhere in the country. International situations on a case-by-case basis.

From first call to cash in your hand, typical timeline is 14 to 45 days. Faster if the title is clean and the seller has the logbooks ready. We handle the FAA bill of sale, AC-form 8050-2, registration application, and escrow.

Single-engine piston (Cessna, Piper, Beech, Mooney, Grumman), light twins (Apache, Aztec, Baron, Travel Air), vintage tailwheel aircraft, and select homebuilts. If you have something unusual, ask — we have a wide network.

Every aircraft we resell goes through a standardized inspection and documentation program: logbook continuity audit, AD/SB compliance review, A&P/IA condition statement, full photo documentation, title and lien search, NTSB damage history check, and a documented test flight report. Buyers receive the complete Legacy Certified Report PDF with the airplane.

Yes — for free. We'd rather build a relationship with you than pressure a sale. If you call us about a value range, we'll give you an honest one. If selling isn't right, we'll tell you that too.