Example (a real case):
We buy a Cessna 150 for $7,500 in 1995.
After flying the airplane for 1250 hours,
We sell the airplane in 2005 for $17,500
We have realized a capital gain of $10,000.
Thanks Wayne, you just put the question into the perspective of which I originally intended. In 10 years you realized an increase in value of $10,000, even with the additional hours put on the aircraft. We purchased 72G in 1999 for $15,000. I would say we would be lucky to get much more than that for her today. And, I certainly cannot forsee getting $25,000 for her four years from now. I think aircraft appreciation has reached it's peak, if not actually on the decline. Other opinions?
