Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
I bought a 1975 Cessna 182 back in 2016 and the reality of ownership surprised me, both in some good ways and in some challenging ways. I wanted to document some of the things that stood out here so that it might help you in case you are considering airplane ownership, too.
If we are meeting for the first time, I'm Charlie Gasmire, a commercially licensed pilot and airplane owner, and I make helpful content for private pilots. I own a 1975 Cessna 182 in Dallas, Texas, and make content sharing my lessons learned along the way so that it might help others.
As mentioned in the video, here's a link to my full webinar on buying your first airplane: youtu.be/oIgX89kf6r4
Link to my favorite iPad case/mount for the cockpit: youtu.be/F-5RyHs6rX8
How I use the Apple Pencil in the cockpit: youtu.be/s7Fq2KVzc8s
Join my Insiders Newsletter where once a week I share a lesson I've learned in aviation, my latest content, and links to other interesting or helpful content I've found recently -- airplaneacademy.com/insiders
Want my help 1:1? More info at airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie
Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links which means I might earn a small commission on applicable purchases at no cost to you.
I bought a 1975 Cessna 182 back in 2016 and the reality of ownership surprised me, both in some good ways and in some challenging ways. I wanted to document some of the things that stood out here so that it might help you in case you are considering airplane ownership, too.
If we are meeting for the first time, I'm Charlie Gasmire, a commercially licensed pilot and airplane owner, and I make helpful content for private pilots. I own a 1975 Cessna 182 in Dallas, Texas, and make content sharing my lessons learned along the way so that it might help others.
As mentioned in the video, here's a link to my full webinar on buying your first airplane: youtu.be/oIgX89kf6r4
Link to my favorite iPad case/mount for the cockpit: youtu.be/F-5RyHs6rX8
How I use the Apple Pencil in the cockpit: youtu.be/s7Fq2KVzc8s
Join my Insiders Newsletter where once a week I share a lesson I've learned in aviation, my latest content, and links to other interesting or helpful content I've found recently -- airplaneacademy.com/insiders
Want my help 1:1? More info at airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie
Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links which means I might earn a small commission on applicable purchases at no cost to you.
