Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Thinking about buying your own airplane to build time and eventually instruct in it? Sounds smart—until reality hits. Between maintenance, surprise engine overhauls, and annual fixed costs, owning a plane can go from “affordable dream” to financial nightmare real fast. In most cases, it’s not the time-building hack it appears to be.
🎥 Watch the full breakdown on YouTube before you make that purchase decision!