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Aircraft Ownership (?)

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 I've had a lot of downtime during my current overseas deployment with the Army Reserve, and between house hunting, working on my degree, updating airline applications, and occasionally working, I've done a fair amount of research into aircraft ownership. I imagine a fair amount of CPA members can relate to the dream of aircraft ownership, as no matter how good your experience may be renting through the numerous schools in the area, it just isn't the same as being able to hop into your own airplane and fly any time you want. It certainly doesn't help that my girlfriend recently sold her beautiful Cessna 150 to upgrade to an even more appealing GlaStar. In my nearly-unlimited free time (Thanks Covid), I've done a lot of research that has led me all over the map and probably will continue to do so as I wind my way down the rabbit hole until a beautiful, new-to-me airplane is parked in my hangar.  In the past I've done part-time work as an aircraft broker, and my f...