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, and exit strategies.

PDF Template
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Aircraft Buying Guide

Step-by-step guide to evaluating and purchasing an aircraft with pre-buy checklists.

Guide
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Cost Calculator Spreadsheet

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

Excel Template
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Operating Procedures Template

Standard operating procedures, scheduling policies, and safety guidelines.

Document
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Maintenance Tracking System

Track inspections, ADs, maintenance squawks, and aircraft logs.

Spreadsheet

Interview Questions Checklist

Essential questions to ask potential partners before forming a partnership.

Checklist

Articles & Guides

Getting Started15 min

The Complete Guide to Aircraft Partnerships

By AirplanePartnerships Team

Partnership Tips8 min

10 Questions to Ask Before Joining

By Sarah Martinez, CFI

Financial Planning12 min

How to Calculate True Cost of Ownership

By Mike Thompson, ATP

Safety10 min

Partnership Red Flags: What to Watch For

By Lisa Chen, A&P

Operations7 min

Managing Scheduling Conflicts

By Craig Williams

Legal & Financial15 min

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 evaluation tool

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Cost Comparison Tool

Compare ownership, rental, and partnership costs side-by-side

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Flight Hour Calculator

Estimate annual flying and find the right partnership size

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Aircraft Value Estimator

Get fair market value estimates based on recent sales

Partnership Glossary

Confused by partnership terminology? Our 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

Video Library

Partnership 101: Getting Started

8:34

How to Calculate Your Share

5:12

Red Flags to Watch For

6:45

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