General Aviation News
Why Committing to a No-Reserve Auction Can Maximize Your Sale Price
When it comes to selling aircraft, the default for most sellers is to set a reserve — and we get it. You want to protect your asset and avoid walking away with less than it’s worth.
But here’s the truth we’ve learned after running hundreds of successful auctions:
The strongest outcomes often come when sellers take the leap and go no-reserve.
That might sound risky, but it’s not reckless. In fact, it’s one of the most strategic moves you can make — especially when paired with a thoughtfully chosen starting bid that reflects a real-world floor.
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How AirSpace Auctions Is Modernizing Aircraft Sales — And Why Auctions Get Things Done
In the traditionally slow-moving world of general aviation sales, one Texas-based company is introducing a faster, more transparent way to buy and sell airplanes. Founded in 2023 by Lisa and Matt Hutton, AirSpace Auctions is bringing a modern auction format to aircraft transactions—and buyers and sellers are responding.
Why the VL3 Is the Plane Everyone’s Talking About (and Where You Can Fly It This Month)
The VL3: Light Sport, Heavy Hitter
The JMB VL3 is no ordinary LSA. It’s a high-performance carbon-fiber aircraft that puts real pressure on the certified segment—delivering speed, efficiency, and build quality at a price point that keeps it accessible.
Equipped with the Rotax 915iS, the VL3 cruises at up to 170 KTAS and climbs out like a homesick angel. It sips fuel at just 6 GPH, making it one of the most efficient cross-country platforms available today. This is a 160–170 knot aircraft on mogas. And yes—it has a push-button start.
For buyers coming out of legacy composite kits or certified four-seaters, the VL3 feels familiar in all the right ways. Compared to aircraft like the Mooney Acclaim Ultra, Cirrus SR22T, or Piper M350, the VL3 is more affordable to purchase, more affordable to operate, and more fun to fly.
Watch this performance video of the VL3 in flight to get a feel for the numbers, the power, and the control harmony that pilots can expect.
Looking for something softer on the wallet than your PC-12 for regional hops? This is it. Graduating from a SportCruiser and ready for serious cross-country missions without the complexity of a larger airframe? The VL3 is built for you.