How an Aircraft Mechanic buys an Airplane Ep: 01

In this series, I'll be showing you how to buy a single engine propeller plane. You'll learn what to look for thru the eyes of an experienced A&P I/A Mechanic. Mark @skywagonuniversity5023 is representing the seller of this Piper PA-28R-180 airplane.

This series will focus on buying and upgrading a plane within a budget that just about anyone can afford.

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This video is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be considered instruction in any capacity. It has been edited for time and content.

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[stuckinthemiddlewithz]

The biggest takeaway from this is that if you are ever to purchase an airplane, MX/engine logbooks are the vital piece to making an informed decision. You can have everything else, but unless you can look at the history of the aircraft and what has been done to make sure it has stayed compliant (or what you need to do to bring it airworthy) are key. Missing, incomplete, or something looks off or tampered, make sure you talk to a certified MX pro. Because unlike cars, there is no such thing as carfax (or I guess planefax) to verify if what's presented to you in pictures or even in real life isn't damaged under a new paint job.

Love this channel my dude. The 61/91 world needed this channel

[stewie]

Just discovered the channel. Student pilot, planning to build a plane one day. Probably end up buying something to build time in and enjoy in the meantime, but probably not until I get instrument rated.

Love the content, man. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[austinskylines]

The amount of information you pack in these videos is amazing... Thanks so much for sharing! I may talk some shit but you're literally the boss.

[brandondaniels]

Can't wait till the next one. I can tell that this is gonna be an awesome series 🍿

[BatiBato]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative! Awesome jacket too

[GarryFishermusic]

Thank you for your time and explaining your thinking when looking at an aircraft.

[luismendezizabal]

Im a socal CFI and i admire your work and a different view from aviation that a lot of us wish to experience, amazing content

[UNO]

Joined for the GIV…staying for the host and the great content! Looking forward to the next one.

[garrettcopeland]

This is definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen on YouTube lately. Really great info please keep ‘em coming!!

[robertottwell]

Marks videos are great and he gives a lot of information and history on all the planes that he shows. Great Video!

[excellenceinanimation]

Im 23 and want to get an airplane but its such a process. Thanks for videos like this! Maybe one day. Wish they were not so expensive!

[Celtkin]

Great video! Thanks. Excited to see what comes next.

[larrysouthern]

If you are serious about buying an airplane..this man is who you need ...to go check it out with or you willget burned..Great video..thank you sir!!

[davalf]

Loved the video. Can’t wait to watch the progress!

[User_]

My favorite YouTuber. Just found you like a week ago. But I love how chill and informative the videos are. Thank you so much for posting! I look forward to each new video!!

[flynbike]

Mark's content is awesome - anybody looking to buy should at least see if he's reviewed what they are looking for, if not outright buy through him.
Great look at the deets of reviewing logs, looking under the cowl, all that. Wish I was an A&P.

[alangarrett]

This content is well done, informative, and timely. Straight to the point and no BS. Exactly like SkywagonsUniversity’s videos.

[EastTNflyer]

Great video!!.. Wish I kept my S35 Bonanza that had the IO-550R and tons of other upgrades. Will buy something else again down the road

[Art_Vandelay_]

Great video! Been enjoying the heck out of your content, thanks!

[cortezchris]

This is awesome. So glad you're doing a series on this.