FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. What manufacturers does SkyTech, Inc. represent?
  2. Who do I contact about avionics repairs or installations?
  3. Who do I call about getting some maintenance scheduled?
  4. What kind of financing is available for an aircraft purchase?
  5. Is financing available for upgrades or modifications?
  6. How can I get an insurance estimate for the aircraft I'm planning to purchase?
  7. What are the pilot qualifications required to fly a Mirage?
  8. Who do I call about PIPER Sales?
  9. Who to I contact regarding the CESSNA CARAVAN sales?
  10. Who do I contact about the PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT sales?
  11. Can I get a factory tour?
  12. Who do I call about PARTS purchase?
  13. Why should I do business with Skytech, Inc.?
  14. Where is my nearest Piper Service Center?
  15. Where is my nearest Pilatus Service Center?
  16. Where is my nearest Caravan Service Center?
  17. If I need to sell my plane, what do I do?

 

 

Skytech, Inc. represents the New Piper Aircraft Company in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina and South Carolina,  Pilatus Business Aircraft Distributor for the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Washing DC, and North and South Carolina, and Skytech is the Cessna Caravan Authorized Sales Representative for Maryland and all points Northeast to Maine.  Back to Top  

For avionics, airframe, powerplant or installations or scheduling,  call Chuck Massanopoli, 800-394-1334 ext 1300 cmassanopli@skytechinc.com located in Baltimore or Preston Estes, 888-386-3596 Ext 1350 email Preston located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, near Charlotte.  Back to Top

Parts purchases and inquiries are handled by Keith Null, 800-394-1334  Ext 1403  email Keith or John Wagner, 800-394-1334  Ext 1400,  email John or to get a quote click here Back to Top

Financing for aircraft is available from several sources.  In general, you should plan for 10% - 20% down payment,  interest rates around +-6.25% and a term up to 25 years on new aircraft and 7 - 15 years on used aircraft.  Contact a sales (sales email) for specific quotes and recommendations.  Back to Top

Financing for modifications or additional equipment is not common but is possible through various lending institutions.  Interest rates vary greatly.  Contact sales email for specific recommendations.  Back to Top

Getting insurance for your new aircraft is a bit of a minefield.  Little is accomplished by shopping around with different agents because of the way the insurance industry is managed.  Find a competent insurance broker who is familiar with the type of aircraft you are purchasing.  Ask around about brokers, get recommendations from other aircraft owners before you actually get a quote.  Most important - be certain that the broker you choose is familiar with your choice of aircraft.  It won't be to your advantage to retain a broker to get a quote on your choice of aircraft if he/she has no experience or knowledge of the aircraft.  Back to Top

The Pilot qualifications required to fly a Piper Malibu or Piper Mirage are fairly uniform throughout the insurance industry.  In general, 1000 hours PIC, 250+ high performance retract and a credible instrument rating with plenty of actual instrument, will be enough to get a quote.  However, a 700 hour pilot, instrument rated and 500 hours in a high performance aircraft might also be considered. 
Most important Factors - Total Time and
Instrument rating. Back to Top

For Piper Aircraft Sales in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Washington DC, contact Tom Beers, 800-394-1334, Ext 1201, email Tom or Derek Windle, 800-394-1334 Ext 1203, email Derek For North and South Carolina, contact Dave Fossler, 800-394-1334  Ext 1205, email Dave F. Back to Top

For Cessna Caravan Sales in Maryland and all points in the Northeast, contact Dave Conover, 2003's Global Caravan Sales Leader, 800-394-1334, Ext 1202, email Dave C.   Back to Top

Pilatus Business Aircraft Sales are headquartered in our Rock Hill office.  Call Rob Sammartino, 888-386-3596 Ext 1204, email Rob  Back to Top

The Piper Factory tours, located in Vero Beach, Florida, are conducted by appointment only.  To arrange a tour, contact Tom Beers, 800-394-1334 Ext 1201, email Tom or Derek Windle, 800-394-1334 Ext 1203, email Derek .  For information about the Cessna Caravan in Wichita, Kansas, contact David Conover, 800-394-1334  Ext 1202, email Dave C..  The Pilatus Business Aircraft Factory is located in Stans, Switzerland.  Rob Sammartino is the Pilatus contact at 888386-3596 ext 1204, email Rob . Back to Top

There are a multitude of reasons to do business with Skytech. In the final analysis, SkyTech has the personnel, industry experience, locations, and processes to give us an advantage in nearly everything we do. That's why we have been an industry leader since 1976. The bottom-line reason to do business with SkyTech is simple --- we pass those advantages along to our customers. For real-world examples take a look at the Skytech Advantage. Back to Top

Piper Service Centers are located all over the world.  If you are located in the Mid Atlantic Region, Pennsylvania to South Carolina, there is a Piper Service Center located in Rock Hill, South Carolina at Rock Hill/York County Airport  (UZA).  A second service Center is located in Baltimore, Maryland at Martin State Airport (MTN).  If you are not located in the Mid Atlantic Region, click here to find the nearest Piper Service Center. Back to Top

Pilatus Service Centers are located all over the world.  If you are located in the Mid Atlantic Region, Pilatus Service Center are located in Rock Hill, South Carolina at Rock Hill/York County Airport  (UZA) and in Baltimore, Maryland at Martin State Airport (MTN).  If you are not located in the Mid Atlantic Region, click here to find the nearest Pilatus Service Center. Back to Top

Cessna Caravan Service Centers are located all over the world.  Skytech, Inc, located in Baltimore, Maryland at Martin State Airport (MTN) is a primary Service Center for the Northeast.  To locate additional Service centers click here. Back to Top

If you would like SkyTech to assist in the marketing of your aircraft, contact our experienced sales staff at 800-394-1334 or email email Sales.  Our extensive marketing programs will expose your aircraft to buyers world wide and maximize the return on your investment. Back to Top