Buying or selling a plane? There's a costly mistake hiding in the logbooks that most people never see coming. ✈️

In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson break down the real process behind buying and selling an airplane, using Carson's recent sale of his Icon A5 as a live example. They cover:

• Why a pre-buy inspection is non-negotiable, even on a $20,000 airplane, and what mechanics actually look for
• How incomplete logbooks and "pencil whipped" ADs can lead to a surprise engine or propeller overhaul costing $10,000 to $50,000
• What happens legally if you fly an aircraft that's out of compliance, and where the line between an honest mistake and a serious violation sits
• What actually determines whether an airplane holds its value, gains value, or depreciates over time
• The pap ...