If you've ever thought about buying an airplane, these handy spreadsheet by Alan Hoffler may help you out. They areintended to help the "fence sitter" make an informed decision as to the costs of buying an aircraft vs renting as well as sort out the economics of keeping an aircraft in a flying club. The spreadsheets arein Microsoft Excel format.

Note: these items arebrought to you through the generosity and hard work of a fellow pilot. Dauntless Software can not be responsible for their content.

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Renting vs Owning cost comparison spreadsheet Generously provided for the benefit of the aviation community by Alan Hoffler.	Download 0.6 mb Dec 16 2025
Keeping your aircraft in a flying club leaseback analysis worksheet spreadsheet Generously provided for the benefit of the aviation community by Alan Hoffler.	Download 0.1 mb Dec 16 2025