Cypress Aircraft Sales

At Cypress Aircraft Sales, we are a team of passionate aviation enthusiasts who have dedicated our lives to the legacy of Cessna Citations. Our team consists of experienced pilots, instructors, and owners who have an extensive background in operating these wonderful aircraft. Our knowledge and experience as owners and pilots of these aircraft allows us to provide significant value to current and future operators.

Our approach to aircraft sales, purchasing, acquisitions, parts, financing, leasing, block time, engines, consulting, training, CE500 type rating, instruction, pre-purchase inspections, boroscopes, hot sections, ferrying, and other services is unique and customer-focused. We are not just sales representatives; we are experts in the entire Citation 500 lineup. Our personal, expert, and attentive approach sets us apart from other companies in the industry.

Our Story

Our journey began as pilots and evolved into becoming expert pre-purchase evaluators, deal makers, maintenance experts, and instructors. Along the way, we grew into owning an inventory of flying aircraft while also stocking spare parts, parts planes, and engines. We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients, and we believe that our extensive knowledge and experience make us the perfect partners for anyone looking to buy, sell, or maintain a legacy Citation.

Meet the Team

Our team consists of highly experienced professionals who are passionate about aviation and dedicated to providing exceptional service. Our team includes:

• Mike Tarver: Managing Director, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, Glider, SES, MES, Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. Mike is typed in the Citation 500, Eclipse Jet, and MU-2. He holds a single pilot waiver for all 500 series Citations. Mike has owned multiple Beech Barons, a Bonanza, an Eclipse Jet, multiple Citations, and numerous experimentals including the Lancair IV-P, Harmon Rocket, Bucker Jungmann, Piel Emeraude, and Searey.

• Jay Curtis: Managing Director, ATP, SES, MES, Glider. Jay is typed in the Challenger, Gulfstream, Eclipse, and Citation 500. Jay grew up flying models and ultralights and that evolved into ownership of multiple Eclipse Jets, a twin Cessna, a Seneca, Cirrus, Citations, Cessna 150, a North American T-6, a Christen Eagle, Pitts Special, and Boeing Stearman.

Services

We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of our clients. These services include:

• Sales, Purchasing, Acquisitions: We are experts in the entire Citation 500 lineup and provide multi-disciplinary value-added expertise. We can help you find the exact Citation that suits your needs and offer expert appraisals of FMV. We also offer a cash price for your Citation and broker legacy Citations.

• Parts, Engines, and HOTs: We are always parting out aircraft and have a decent supply of JT15D-1A, -4, and -5 motors and parts. We have a good supply of legacy Citation parts on hand, including instruments. Our experts can help you diagnose unusual problems. We also buy parts airplanes and engines.

• Training, Piloting, Ferrying: All of our pilots are ATP Rated with Single Pilot Waivers. We are available for type rating training and have an affiliated DPE. We are also available for contract piloting, ferrying, and general instruction.

At Cypress Aircraft Sales, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and value to our clients. Whether you own a 500 series aircraft or want to own one, you will directly benefit from the personal, expert, and attentive value we add to the experience. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your legacy Citation needs.