About the Dakota
The Piper Dakota, designated as a PA28-236, is a 4 seat, single-engine aircraft that is a part of the Popular Cherokee line. It comes as a variation of its predecessor, the Cherokee 235 and boasts a hefty 230HP engine combined with a tapered wing, giving it extra all-around performance for those seeking something with a little more kick than lower horsepower Cherokees, such as Archers and Warriors..
Pilots love the Dakota because it delivers lots of bang for the buck.
- Excellent range
- Great useful load
- Easy to fly
- Forgiving flight characteristics
- Short field capable
- Cheap to insure
- Predictable maintenance cost
- Respectable speed
- Ideal for low time pilots
- Suitable for students
Is owning a Dakota right for you?
Many pilots struggle with aircraft ownership decisions. There are numerous factors involved including needs, likes, wants and even intangibles like just knowing or saying that you own a plane. In addition to that, life changes and what was the right thing at one time may not be today.
Before determining the best course of action, it is important to take the right approach. The correct conclusion is best reached by removing the emotion and doing a comprehensive cost vs. benefit analysis. What are you really getting and what is it costing. Here is some information that we put together to help.
The state of the used aircraft market
It is a good time to sell a Dakota. We have sold hundreds of airplanes in the last several years and we have most definitely seen a trend of increasing pricies and high demand on Dakotas.
We have numerous pre-qualified buyers looking right now.
Until now, if you decided to sell your plane, you had three basic choices, none of which are very good.
#1 GIVE IT AWAY BY SELLING TO AN AIRCRAFT DEALER WHO WANTS TO MAKE A HUGE PROFIT AT YOUR EXPENSE.
This option promises to be quick and easy, which sometimes it is, but comes at a very high price. Sometimes as much as 50% of the true value of your aircraft.
#2 HIRE A HIGH PRICED FULL SERVICE BROKER TO SELL IT FOR YOU.
This option usually costs 6-7% of the sale price, with a minumum charge of about $5,000. You typically are locked into a 6 month exclusive listing contract and not guaranteed a sale.
#3 GO AT IT ALL ALONE AND SELL IT YOURSELF.
This option is filled with risks and challenges, many of which you cannot even fathom, not to mention a great deal of time and work.
NOW THERE IS A MUCH BETTER WAY!
Our service is customized to your situation and needs. We offer a "one stop shop" designed to remove all the hassle, save you time, give you full market value for your plane, and best of all, it does not cost a fortune. We specialize in helping people who decide to sell their airplanes by combining knowledge and experience with the power of technology to create a better way to sell an airplane.
Ready to sell?
If you've already decided that selling your aircraft is the best decision for you and you would like to get started with our Dakota sales program, Click the Get started button below.