ascend to ownership bliss
Created by owners, for owners, to make airplane ownership more enjoyable, affordable, and convenient.
We provide an unparalleled experience to airplane owners in the Phoenix-Area delivering our white-glove ownership products, such as concierge service scheduling, positioning logistics, interval washing appointments, product restocking, digital squawk tracking and resolution platform, service quote portal reaching local A&P/IA and avionics facilities, RFQ parts location network, and more.
A STABILIZED APPROACH
Access our digital platform of exclusive tools by smartphone, tablet, or on the web.
After a short onboarding process, you will be welcomed as a member with access to our digital systems, scheduling, and white-glove local services.
From a case of oil, to bridging the vendor gap, and providing powered/non-powered positioning logistics, Airplane Caretaker is your trusted paragon of à la carte airplane management products in Phoenix, Arizona.
FULL STOP SUPPLY SHOP
We are your local resource for a variety of aviation supplies that can be delivered to your hangar or airplane on the ramp.
CamGuard, Aeroshell (Qts), Phillips 66 (Qts), Prist, GATs Fuel Sampler, Disposable Funnels, Aero Cosmetics, Prochock, StrutWipe, and more, are all available for delivery to select valley airports.
Delivery can be made to your hangar shelves or delicately placed on the interior floor of your airplane atop a complimentary floor mat-sized protective covering.
what We do
We offer local white-glove services to Phoenix-Area airplane owners in addition to offering a digital variety of owner-designed tools that help reduce the headaches of ownership.
For those who love to fly, but believe the stress of ownership feels like 40° of flaps at times, Airplane Caretaker knows the owner life, lives it, and is here to make a difference.
Learn more about the depth and range of our tailored services within our Information page.
who WE help
Aircraft owners who:
1) Would like customized aviation concierge services tailored unique to their needs.
2) Love to fly, but are too busy for service positioning, scheduling squawk fixes, locating parts, and/or requesting estimates for service shop-by-shop.
3) Would like local resources within our array of digital tools to assist with a variety of owner solutions.
what WE Don’t do
We do not make repairs, however, we will work with your preferred mechanic or avionics facility to coordinate service which can optionally include powered or non-powered positioning assistance.
Not all aircraft qualify for powered positioning assistance.
We do not provide any type of physical airworthiness report, declaration, or certification, attesting to any aircraft’s airworthiness as it is reliant on the PIC to determine.
how it works
Each Airplane Caretaker experience is tailored to suit the needs of you and your airplane.
Pricing is a simple annual membership fee, that can be cancelled prior to renewal if so desired, with additional services available à la carte to members.
If the extra level of white glove service may be anticipated, we will meet at your airplane to review and discuss your specific preferences for care in advance.
Are you flying your airplane enough?
Read what engine manufacturers say about frequency of flight
…The best method for preventing corrosion of the cylinders and other internal parts of the engine is to fly the aircraft at least once per week, long enough for the engine to reach normal operating temperatures and oil temperatures in the range of 170° to 210° Fahrenheit that will “Boil” out most of the moisture and other by-products of combustion.”
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
Source: Continental Tips on Engine Care
…Engines that are flown occasionally deteriorate much more rapidly than those that fly consistently. Pilots have asked, ‘What really happens to an engine when it’s flown only one or two times per month?’ An aircraft engine flown this infrequently usually accumulates rust and corrosion internally. This rust and corrosion are often found when an engine is torn down.”
Lycoming Engines
DESERT MYTH:
There’s No Engine Corrosion in Arizona
Unfortunately…
“Corrosive attack can occur in engines that are flown only occasionally regardless of geographical location.”
“Water vapor and steam occurs after the engine begins to cool. Condensation forms on the inside of the aluminum crankcase and water falls into the hot engine oil in the sump. This creates a moist tropical zone inside your engine. Imagine turning your engine inside out on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico.”
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
Source:
Continental Tips on Engine Care

Airplane Caretaker specializes in…



PA-32-301T (Turbo Saratoga)
PA-32R-300 (Retract/Lance)
PA-32-300 (Cherokee Six 300)
PA-28-235 (Cherokee 235)
PA-28-180 (Cherokee/Archer)
TR182 (Turbo Skylane RG)
T182T G1000 (Turbo Skylane)
182 Analog & G1000 (Skylane)
172 Analog & G1000 (Skyhawk)
Cirrus SR20 G1000
Commemorative Air Force
Airbase ★ Arizona
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