Oct 19 (edited) • General discussion
Welcome to the Rusty Pilot Deal Desk
You’ve just found your hangar for smart aircraft shopping.
This Skool community is where we look at the best Trade-A-Plane deals every month — focused on Cessna 172s, 182s, Bonanzas, and Cirrus SR22s.If you’re a pilot thinking about buying, upgrading, or finally stepping into ownership, this is where we cut through the noise together.
🧭 What We Do Here:
Every month, I review hundreds of listings and pull together a shortlist of the best values in the piston market.We talk through why each airplane made the list — price vs. condition, avionics stack, maintenance history, and resale potential.
The goal isn’t to sell airplanes.The goal is to help you move from “just looking” to a qualified prebuy inspection — efficiently, confidently, and without wasting months chasing dead ends.
🛠️ How to Get Started:
1️⃣ Introduce yourself – Tell us what you fly now (or want to), your mission, and your purchase timeline.
2️⃣ Read the latest “Top 10 Deals” post – That’s where you’ll see how we break down each airplane.
3️⃣ Join the next live call – We meet on the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM CT to walk through current listings together.
💬 What You’ll Find Inside
- Monthly Deal Posts — ranked picks and market commentary
- Member Deal Reviews — post your own find and get feedback
- Path to Prebuy — guidance on narrowing options and working with shops
- Avionics & Upgrades — Garmin retrofits, panel planning, and ownership insights
- Hangar Chat — casual talk and real-world experience from fellow pilots
⚙️ A Few Ground Rules
- Use your real name and be respectful.
- No selling, spamming, or brokering.
- Keep posts focused on buying, evaluating, or owning piston GA aircraft.
- Everything here is for education — verify details with your own A&P/IA.
📣 Need Expert Help?
If you want direct help getting from “interesting listing” to “ready for prebuy”, you can book a Deal Vet Session or a full Prebuy Concierge service under Consulting Offers.That’s where I step in one-on-one to save you time and headaches.
Welcome aboard — explore the hangar, join the conversation, and let’s help you find a great airplane the smart way.
Ride along,
Rusty Pilot 🛫
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Curated monthly aircraft deals — Cessna 172s, 182s, Bonanzas, and SR22s — to help you spot real value before the prebuy.
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