Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
I can boil most of what I've learned owning my Cessna 182 for the last 5 years down to a few key points. If you're considering airplane ownership, there is so much research involved and so I wanted to try to just summarize my experience over the last few years as plainly as I could. I hope that it helps you in your aviation journey!
Video Chapters:
0:00 Spending Money on Aviation
1:40 Purchase Price vs. Ongoing Expenses
2:00 Timing of Expenses
2:27 Owning vs. Renting
2:37 Committing to Maintenance
3:17 Location of Your Mechanic
3:43 What Airplane to Own?
4:25 Ownership Experience
4:55 Building Proficiency
5:07 Owning vs. Renting
Mentioned in the video:
Video on finding your mission: youtu.be/mi8Ou3pN5aI
Why I switched from renting to owning: youtu.be/AIS45Awx9Mk
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Identify more general aviation aircraft faster through our airplane spotting quiz at airplaneacademy.com/spot
I can boil most of what I've learned owning my Cessna 182 for the last 5 years down to a few key points. If you're considering airplane ownership, there is so much research involved and so I wanted to try to just summarize my experience over the last few years as plainly as I could. I hope that it helps you in your aviation journey!
Video Chapters:
0:00 Spending Money on Aviation
1:40 Purchase Price vs. Ongoing Expenses
2:00 Timing of Expenses
2:27 Owning vs. Renting
2:37 Committing to Maintenance
3:17 Location of Your Mechanic
3:43 What Airplane to Own?
4:25 Ownership Experience
4:55 Building Proficiency
5:07 Owning vs. Renting
Mentioned in the video:
Video on finding your mission: youtu.be/mi8Ou3pN5aI
Why I switched from renting to owning: youtu.be/AIS45Awx9Mk
==
Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Identify more general aviation aircraft faster through our airplane spotting quiz at airplaneacademy.com/spot
