Partnership Resources

Everything you need to form, manage, and thrive in an aircraft partnership

Templates & Downloads

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Partnership Agreement Template

Comprehensive legal template covering ownership, costs, scheduling, maintenance, and exit strategies.

PDF Template
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Aircraft Buying Guide

Step-by-step guide to evaluating and purchasing an aircraft, including pre-buy inspection checklists.

Guide
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Cost Calculator Spreadsheet

Calculate monthly costs, hourly rates, and total cost of ownership for your partnership.

Excel Template
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Operating Procedures Template

Standard operating procedures, scheduling policies, and safety guidelines for your partnership.

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Maintenance Tracking System

Track inspections, ADs, maintenance squawks, and aircraft logs in one organized system.

Interview Questions Checklist

Essential questions to ask potential partners before forming a partnership.

Checklist

Articles & Guides

Getting Started15 min read

The Complete Guide to Aircraft Partnerships

By AirplanePartnerships Team

Partnership Tips8 min read

10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Partnership

By Sarah Martinez, CFI

Financial Planning12 min read

How to Calculate True Cost of Aircraft Ownership

By Mike Thompson, ATP

Safety10 min read

Partnership Red Flags: What to Watch Out For

By Lisa Chen, A&P

Operations7 min read

Managing Scheduling Conflicts in Partnerships

By Craig Williams

Legal & Financial15 min read

Tax Implications of Aircraft Partnerships

By David Rodriguez, CPA

Tools & Calculators

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Partnership Health Score

Assess your partnership's health with our comprehensive evaluation tool

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Cost Comparison Tool

Compare the cost of ownership, rental, and partnerships side-by-side

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Flight Hour Calculator

Estimate your annual flying and find the right partnership size

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Aircraft Value Estimator

Get fair market value estimates for aircraft based on recent sales

Partnership Glossary

Confused by partnership terminology? Our comprehensive glossary explains everything from buy-ins to TBO.

Buy-In

Initial payment to join a partnership, typically your share of the aircraft's value

Dry Rate

Hourly rate without fuel, often used in partnerships

TBO

Time Before Overhaul - hours remaining before engine overhaul is due

Video Library

Partnership 101: Getting Started

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How to Calculate Your Share

5:12

Red Flags to Watch For

6:45

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