Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I bought my Cessna 182 in 2016 and looking back, it was the best decision I could have made when choosing an airplane. The 182 has a "superpower" of sorts that I've come to know and love, and for that reason I can highly recommend it to just about anyone.
But while it was the perfect airplane for ME, it might not be the perfect airplane for YOU. Airplane buying really comes down to purchasing the one that is best fit for the MISSION you need it to accomplish. The end of this video mentions another video that talks about what I call the "six point mission" that will help you identify which airplane might be right for you. You can watch that here:
The Six Point Mission: youtu.be/W2xbP9P5RD0
I hope this helps you in your aviation journey!
Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email course that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership. You'll also be the first to hear about my new courses on how to buy an airplane and how I afford aviation through side hustles by signing up for the wait list here:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
Looking for 1:1 help? Check out airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie and we can talk anything aviation or entrepreneurship related.
I bought my Cessna 182 in 2016 and looking back, it was the best decision I could have made when choosing an airplane. The 182 has a "superpower" of sorts that I've come to know and love, and for that reason I can highly recommend it to just about anyone.
But while it was the perfect airplane for ME, it might not be the perfect airplane for YOU. Airplane buying really comes down to purchasing the one that is best fit for the MISSION you need it to accomplish. The end of this video mentions another video that talks about what I call the "six point mission" that will help you identify which airplane might be right for you. You can watch that here:
The Six Point Mission: youtu.be/W2xbP9P5RD0
I hope this helps you in your aviation journey!
Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email course that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership. You'll also be the first to hear about my new courses on how to buy an airplane and how I afford aviation through side hustles by signing up for the wait list here:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
Looking for 1:1 help? Check out airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie and we can talk anything aviation or entrepreneurship related.
