About Airplane Intel, Inc.

Airplane Intel, Inc. is a full-service aircraft ownership and management company based in Ocala, Florida. We are a strategic team of professional pilots, maintenance technicians, and inspectors committed to supporting airplane buyers and owners. We deliver turnkey aircraft acquisition, training, maintenance, and management solutions to our clients worldwide. Every year, we guide hundreds of clients through each phase of ownership to ensure their success and peace of mind.

Created in 2016, Airplane Intel was started by Adam Sipe with help from his late mentor, Don Sebastian. Originally formed as The Prebuy Guys, Adam and Don shared a vision of improving aviation by making ownership more accessible. Using their backgrounds in military, airline, and general aviation maintenance, Adam and Don specialized in aircraft pre-purchase inspections and acquisition consulting. Working out of the living room of Adam’s second-floor, one-bedroom apartment, Adam diligently perfected the business model, systems, and strategies that are in use today.

In 2020, Shane Sandlin joined Airplane Intel as an equity partner and the company’s Vice President. Airplane Intel moved to its permanent base complete with hangar and office facilities at the Ocala International Airport. Today, we have expanded to become a turnkey aircraft ownership firm that goes far beyond the purchase. We help our clients through our holistic approach to aircraft ownership from planning the purchase, managing the entire acquisition process, and handling the pre-purchase inspection. The breadth of our services doesn’t stop there. Through our Aircraft Owner Support program, we can help you after the purchase with aircraft delivery, flight training, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft management. When it’s time to sell, we can even help you with the sale of your aircraft.

Airplane Intel has been innovating the business and general aviation space since its inception. We have developed many industry firsts, including on-site pre-purchase inspections, the first aviation podcast about aircraft ownership, free owner resources such as checklists, buyer’s guides, and sample templates, and our exclusive online course about buying and owning an airplane.

Our proven strategies and unique perspective help to demystify the process of owning an airplane, delivering a stress-free ownership experience. In contrast with many other aviation companies, Airplane Intel is 100% committed to the success of our clients. We believe in going above and beyond industry standards and working hard to earn your trust. While we are a small organization, we have national reach thanks to our large online presence and strategic relationships with key aviation partners. Simply put, we deliver the personal service and attention to detail of a small company with the support and structure of a large one.

Our Mission

To strengthen aviation through responsible and effective aircraft ownership; to enhance the ownership experience by changing the status quo and setting new industry standards for aircraft transactions and post-purchase support.

Our ethos

To have a passionate and disciplined commitment to aviation excellence.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the most trusted source for aircraft owners by delivering resources that help simplify and demystify aircraft ownership, making it more affordable and accessible.

Why Choose Us for Your Next Aircraft?

We are here to help you be successful with aircraft ownership. We understand that purchasing an aircraft is a major investment for you or your business. We also understand that navigating the complexities of aircraft ownership can be confusing and time-consuming, which is why we’re here to guide and support you during every chapter of the ownership process. Each year, we help hundreds of airplane buyers and owners just like you save money, reduce risk, and get the most out of their airplanes.

We are not “armchair” consultants or airplane brokers; we are hands-on aircraft technicians, inspectors, and professional pilots that work in the field with airplane owners. We have the experience, training, and facilities to support virtually every make and model aircraft from single-engine Cessna’s to midsize jets. Unlike maintenance shops, we specialize in aircraft ownership matters. Thus, we provide you with unbiased advice, comprehensive evaluations, and complete support for your unique situation. We represent you and your interests during the entire process, and provide a wide variety of flexible options to meet your needs and fit your budget.

We work diligently to provide the results you expect for the value you deserve. We are committed to providing you with personal service, attention to detail, and continuous support. You will always have direct access to us by phone, email, and video-conferencing platforms. We’re focused on quality over quantity, so you’ll always get the information you need to make more informed decisions with your airplane. Most importantly, we care about you and your interests. Simply put, we deliver the personal service and attention to detail of a small company with the support and structure of a large one. But don’t just take our word for it! Check out our Google Reviews and customer testimonials to see for yourself.

Notable industry Achievements

2016: We created the first aviation podcast about aircraft ownership called the Airplane Intel Podcast. On the podcast, we compare airplanes, dissect the used airplane market, interview airplane owners and industry experts, and share our real-world experiences working in the field everyday with airplane buyers and owners. The podcast is still going strong with over 95 episodes and counting. We also launched our YouTube channel, focused on giving viewers an inside look on today’s most popular airplanes.

2017: We leveraged enhancements in technology to bring more options to our clients. In many cases, the prospective buyer lives hundreds or thousands of miles away from candidate aircraft. Just looking at an airplane becomes quite time consuming and expensive. As a result, we introduced a live stream video conference evaluation that we call a Virtual Prebuy. A virtual prebuy allows prospective buyers (and their team) to get a detailed look at an airplane without the time, cost, and hassle of traveling to the aircraft.

2018: We launched our latest program called Aircraft Sales Support, a turnkey approach to selling your airplane. Given our unique perspectives into the minds of aircraft buyers, we know how to structure an aircraft transaction to best serve both parties. It’s a win-win! The buyer knows they are getting a safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft, and the seller knows they will have a smooth transaction, selling their aircraft faster and for the best return.

2019: We became the only aircraft ownership and management firm with nationwide service. Through our customized turnkey solutions, we can travel to off-site locations throughout the United States and abroad to to represent our client’s interests for the acquisition, maintenance, management, training, and sale of their aircraft.

2020: We teamed up with Sheltair and moved our operation to the Ocala International Airport (KOCF), complete with our own office and hangar facilities. Having a permanent base helps us serve our clients more effectively as well as broaden the services and solutions we offer. Thanks to our increased flexibility, we have increased our quality and efficiency, giving clients more options and better savings.

We also joined forces with Vision Logbooks, the only digital maintenance record software approved by the FAA and compliant with Advisory Circular AC120-78A. We are an exclusive provider for Vision Logbooks on the east coast, authorized to scan and onboard your aircraft to the revolutionary Vision Logbooks software. In addition, we partnered with Coflyt, an innovative desktop and mobile app designed to help simplify the process of managing and scheduling your airplane’s maintenance.

2021: Airplane Intel continued its growth, adding additional staff and services to serve the increased number of clients moving into aircraft ownership to improve their lifestyles and businesses. In 2021, we assisted over 350 clients with their aircraft ownership needs and did over $22 Million in acquisitions.

2022 & Beyond: We anticipate continued growth in 2022. In addition to growing our team, we plan to complete the certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration to earn our Air Agency certificate under FAR Part 145 to become a Certified Repair Station. We are also anticipating an exciting product launch of our exclusive online course about aircraft ownership.

Want to learn more about us? Listen to our free monthly aviation podcast about aircraft ownership called the Airplane Intel Podcast, available here and on all major podcast players.