About the Skyhawk
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more 172s have been built than any other aircraft.
Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Cessna delivered the first production model in 1956 and as of 2015, the company and its partners had built more than 44,000. The aircraft remains in production today.
Pilots love the Skyhawk because it delivers lots of bang for the buck.
- Safe & Easy to fly
- Forgiving flight characteristics
- Easy to get in and out of
- Short/soft field capable
- Predictable maintenance
- Cheap to insure
- Ideal for low time pilots
- Suitable for students
Is owning a Skyhawk right for you?
Many pilots struggle with aircraft ownership decisions. There are numerous factors involved including needs, likes, wants and even intangibles like just knowing or saying that you own a plane. In addition to that, life changes and what was the right thing at one time may not be today.
Before determining the best course of action, it is important to take the right approach. The correct conclusion is best reached by removing the emotion and doing a comprehensive cost vs. benefit analysis. What are you really getting and what is it costing. Here is some information that we put together to help.
The state of the used aircraft market
It is a good time to sell a Skyhawk. We have sold hundreds of airplanes in the last several years and we have most definitely seen a trend of increasing pricies and high demand on Skyhawks.
We have numerous pre-qualified buyers looking right now.
Until now, if you decided to sell your plane, you had three basic choices, none of which are very good.
#1 GIVE IT AWAY BY SELLING TO AN AIRCRAFT DEALER WHO WANTS TO MAKE A HUGE PROFIT AT YOUR EXPENSE.
This option promises to be quick and easy, which sometimes it is, but comes at a very high price. Sometimes as much as 50% of the true value of your aircraft.
#2 HIRE A HIGH PRICED FULL SERVICE BROKER TO SELL IT FOR YOU.
This option usually costs 6-7% of the sale price, with a minumum charge of about $5,000. You typically are locked into a 6 month exclusive listing contract and not guaranteed a sale.
#3 GO AT IT ALL ALONE AND SELL IT YOURSELF.
This option is filled with risks and challenges, many of which you cannot even fathom, not to mention a great deal of time and work.
NOW THERE IS A MUCH BETTER WAY!
Our service is customized to your situation and needs. We offer a "one stop shop" designed to remove all the hassle, save you time, give you full market value for your plane, and best of all, it does not cost a fortune. We specialize in helping people who decide to sell their airplanes by combining knowledge and experience with the power of technology to create a better way to sell an airplane.
Ready to sell?
If you've already decided that selling your aircraft is the best decision for you and you would like to get started with our Skyhawk sales program, Click the Get started button below.