Pilot-Owner Accelerator

Own and Operate Your Continental or Lycoming Powered Aircraft Like a Professional

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Before Joining the Pilot-Owner Accelerator, Most Clients Faced Preventable Challenges

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After

Choose the Accelerator Plan That Fits Your Aviation Journey

Whether you’re preparing for your first aircraft or already managing one, the Pilot-Owner Accelerator provides structured guidance and tailored support at every stage — from your first purchase to long-term, professional operation.

Introduction

Best for: Aspiring or first-time owners

Focus: Build your foundation with clarity and confidence

€990

Performance

Best for: Active owners focused on optimisation

Focus: Turn your aircraft into a reliable, cost-efficient asset

€17,490

Signature

Best for: New owners seeking complete, concierge-level guidance

Focus: Experience end-to-end ownership support, from selection to operation

€23,980

Alumni

Best for: Graduates of the Pilot-Owner Accelerator who want continued professional support

Focus: Maintain performance, compliance, and confidence with expert oversight

From €2,400

Introduction

Best for: Aspiring or first-time owners

Focus: Build your foundation with clarity and confidence

€990

Performance

Best for: Active owners focused on optimisation

Focus: Turn your aircraft into a reliable, cost-efficient asset

€17,490

Signature

Best for: New owners seeking complete, concierge-level guidance

Focus: Experience end-to-end ownership support, from selection to operation

€23,980

Alumni

Best for: Graduates of the Pilot-Owner Accelerator who want continued professional support

Focus: Maintain performance, compliance, and confidence with expert oversight

From €2,400

Detailed Programme Matrix

All plans include personal consultations, tailored documentation, and priority access to our expert team throughout your journey. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a customised approach, the best way is to book your free Professional Strategy Session.

A detailed comparison of what’s included in each plan. ✓ = included, – = not included, ○ = optional.

Feature CategoryIntroductionPerformanceSignatureAlumni
Aviation Essentials Toolkit
Licences & Ratings Roadmap
Mission Definition Templates
Recommendations & Scheduling Support
Aircraft Selection Blueprint
Mission-Based Aircraft Recommendations
Demo Flight Coordination
Pre-Purchase Inspection Management
Purchase Logistics Support
Essential Equipment & Accessories Guide
Curated Product Recommendations
Sourcing Assistance
Tailored Equipment Guidance
Proactive Airworthiness Framework – Airworthiness Management
Airworthiness & Maintenance Setup
Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) Setup
Expert-Led Lectures (RCM, ECM Principles)
Templates & Communication Strategies
Advanced Aircraft Operations Guide – Aircraft Operation
Lectures on Advanced Engine Management
Deep Dives: Performance, Handling, Emergencies
Aircraft-Specific Checklists
Flight Planning & In-Flight Navigation Mastery
Advanced Navigation Tools Training
Flight Planning Techniques
In-Flight Practical Applications
Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme
Airworthiness/Maintenance Management
Engine Condition Monitoring & Reports
Licence & Maintenance Reminders
Dispute Mediation
Advanced Lectures & Workshops
Pilot-Owner Adventures

Our Commitment to Results

We guarantee that by the end of your Pilot-Owner Accelerator, you’ll have achieved the agreed milestones — such as mission definition, aircraft selection, and airworthiness management — provided you complete all outlined steps and attend the required sessions. If not, we’ll continue working with you at no additional cost until these outcomes are met.

Trusted by Pilots Who Know What’s at Stake

“Quest Aeronautics fills a critical gap in general aviation. Their graduate-level training and evidence-based guidance empower pilot-owners like no one else in the industry.”
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Shawn Matthews
Experimental Test Pilot, Former RAAF Squadron Leader & Mooney M20J Owner

Your Path to Confident Aircraft Ownership

A proven, step-by-step process to take you from uncertainty to professional ownership — with continuous support once you get there.

You Are Here

Step 1 — Book Your Session

📅 Schedule your free Professional Strategy Session — no payment, no commitment.

Step 2 — Professional Strategy Session

💬 We clarify your goals, assess your needs, and determine if we’re the right fit.

Step 3 — Start Your Programme

🔥 Begin your tailored Pilot-Owner Accelerator journey with a clear roadmap.

Step 4 — Learn & Implement

💡 Gain skills, apply proven strategies, and enjoy stress-free ownership.

Step 5 — Owner in Command

👤 Operate with competence and confidence — knowing you’re in control, with us as your trusted partner.

Bonus — Alumni Support Programme

🎖 Ongoing airworthiness management, personalised engine monitoring, reminders, dispute mediation, and advanced training to keep you ahead in your aviation journey.

Owner in Command

Ready to take the first step? Book your free Professional Strategy Session and begin your journey toward competent aircraft ownership.

How Much Can You Save With the Pilot-Owner Accelerator?

Real-world examples show that smart, structured ownership quickly pays for itself — often many times over.

🔧Maintenance Savings

Save €10,500 – €21,000 by applying proactive strategies such as reliability-centred maintenance and engine condition monitoring.

⛽ Fuel Efficiency Savings

Save €3,800 – €7,600 per year through advanced engine-operation techniques.

📉 Total Ownership Savings

Combined savings of €56,000 – €112,000 over 12 years, reducing total lifecycle costs by up to 38 %.

Based on a typical Lycoming IO-360 (200 HP), 167 hours/year, fuel €3.00/litre. Actual results vary by aircraft type, usage, and operating conditions.

Start Your Journey to Competent Aircraft Ownership Today

A free, no-obligation call to see if the Pilot-Owner Accelerator is right for you.

Whether you’re preparing for your first aircraft or already managing one, the fastest way to avoid costly mistakes and start operating with competence is to talk to us. During your Professional Strategy Session, we’ll:

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Some clients join with a licence, others are just beginning their aviation journey. We’ll guide you based on your current stage.

Not at all. Many clients start before purchasing. We’ll help you define your mission, evaluate suitable aircraft, and ensure your first purchase is the right one.

Yes. Many owners join to gain clarity, reduce costs, and operate their aircraft more competently and efficiently.

Typically 1–6 months, depending on your goals and pace. After completing it, you can continue with our Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme for ongoing professional support.

No. The Accelerator is not a flight school. We provide expert guidance on aircraft ownership and operation. If you need flight training, we’ll connect you with trusted providers.

No. We remain fully independent to provide unbiased guidance. We coordinate with trusted service partners on your behalf, while you stay in control.

You’ll be invited to join the Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme — your long-term framework for airworthiness management, engine monitoring, and ongoing expert advice.

No. We’re completely independent, ensuring that every recommendation serves your interests alone.

The Best Time to Start is Before You Make a Costly Mistake

Your first or next aircraft should bring freedom, fun, and flexibility — not frustration or unnecessary expense.

What’s Included in the Accelerator:

Programme Investment:

The Pilot-Owner Accelerator is a premium, expert-guided programme designed for pilots and aircraft owners who value professionalism and precision.

Investment: from €17,490 to €23,980 (excl. VAT)

Typical client savings: €56,000–€112,000 over 12 years

👉 Most clients save several times their investment in avoided costs, improved reliability, and reduced downtime.

👉 Due to the personalised nature of the Pilot-Owner Accelerator, enrolment is limited to 12 clients at any given time, with only three new clients accepted per quarter. Once the current allocation is full, additional applicants are placed on the waitlist for the next opening.

Book Your Free Professional Strategy Session ➡️

Book Your Free Professional Strategy Session ⬇️

Join this quarter and receive one year of complimentary access to our Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme (valued at € 4,175).

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just clear, expert advice to help you move forward.

We’re here to support your aviation journey. Whether you’d like to learn more about the Pilot-Owner Accelerator, explore our high-quality aviation products, or discuss specific goals, our team is ready to help you take the next step toward competent aircraft ownership.

🚀 Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme

The Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme ensures that your journey as a pilot and aircraft owner continues beyond the Accelerator.

Designed exclusively for alumni, it provides ongoing expert oversight for airworthiness, personalised engine monitoring insights, timely reminders for renewals, and professional mediation when challenges arise. With access to advanced lectures, workshops, and unique experiences, you’ll stay ahead in every aspect of aircraft ownership and operation.

Included Services

  • Airworthiness Management

    Continued coordination and oversight to keep your aircraft compliant and airworthy.

  • Engine Condition Monitoring

    Personalised data analysis and actionable insights to maintain peak engine performance.

  • Licence and Maintenance Reminders

    Automatic notifications for upcoming renewals, inspections, and maintenance schedules.

  • Dispute Mediation

    Professional assistance in resolving issues with maintenance shops or service providers.

  • Advanced Lectures and Workshops

    Exclusive access to advanced topics, best practices, and emerging technologies.

  • Pilot-Owner Adventures

    Professionally organised and guided trips that combine aviation learning with unique destinations.

Membership Options

6-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €2,400 (excl. VAT)

12-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €4,175 (excl. VAT)

24-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €7,950 (excl. VAT)

✈️ Book Your Free Strategy Session ➡️

Membership is offered by invitation only to graduates of the Pilot-Owner Accelerator. Access is one-way — once you leave, re-entry is not guaranteed unless paused for valid reasons.

🚀 Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme

The Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme ensures that your journey as a pilot and aircraft owner continues beyond the Accelerator.

Designed exclusively for alumni, it provides ongoing expert oversight for airworthiness, personalised engine monitoring insights, timely reminders for renewals, and professional mediation when challenges arise. With access to advanced lectures, workshops, and unique experiences, you’ll stay ahead in every aspect of aircraft ownership and operation.

Included Services

  • Airworthiness Management

    Continued coordination and oversight to keep your aircraft compliant and airworthy.

  • Engine Condition Monitoring

    Personalised data analysis and actionable insights to maintain peak engine performance.

  • Licence and Maintenance Reminders

    Automatic notifications for upcoming renewals, inspections, and maintenance schedules.

  • Dispute Mediation

    Professional assistance in resolving issues with maintenance shops or service providers.

  • Advanced Lectures and Workshops

    Exclusive access to advanced topics, best practices, and emerging technologies.

  • Pilot-Owner Adventures

    Professionally organised and guided trips that combine aviation learning with unique destinations.

Membership Options

6-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €2,400 (excl. VAT)

12-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €4,175 (excl. VAT)

24-Month Membership

Membership Fee: €7,950 (excl. VAT)

✈️ Book Your Free Strategy Session ⬇️

Membership is offered by invitation only to graduates of the Pilot-Owner Accelerator. Access is one-way — once you leave, re-entry is not guaranteed unless paused for valid reasons.

What a Test Pilot & Mooney M20J Owner Says About Us

As a military pilot, it is normal that in the years following graduation from basic flying training (“Wings”) courses, and even after initial conversion onto your first operational type, you will still be diving into the books and working hard to progress to an operational combat status. You will be mentored, challenged, and assessed by more experienced operational crews, flight commanders, and squadron executives. Continual learning and development is normalised—a continuous process of assimilating an almost insurmountable amount of information across different areas such as systems knowledge, operational procedures, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). While the motivation and effort are your own, you are supported by a large organisation with decades of experience, knowledge, and lessons learned that are captured, collated, and made explicitly available to you.

Even after transitioning to experimental and certification test flying in the civilian sector, often with general aviation aircraft, the experience and culture of my prior large organisation and professional aviation foundations have supported me. These foundations of continual learning, seeking to understand and perhaps challenge existing knowledge and procedures, and seeking evidence-based facts to understand and justify operational procedures, have greatly aided me in successfully developing a small independent “third party” flight test department within an EASA Design Organisation. It also greatly assisted me as the recent proud owner of a Mooney M20J.

With this background, it has been interesting to observe the contrast with general aviation, which I have pursued recreationally alongside my professional aviation career. I would still consider myself an amateur in many regards when it comes to the operation of small GA aircraft and their legacy Continental and Lycoming powerplants. I have experienced first-hand some of the confusion and pitfalls of this less structured environment. It has been welcome and refreshing to see the development of communities around organisations such as Quest Aeronautics, which are collating and disseminating evidence-based knowledge and experience into the general aviation world, providing some “post-graduate” support to recreational pilots, particularly owner pilots.

The general aviation world lacks reliable information for various reasons. Some information is retained behind the manufacturer’s intellectual property protection. General aviation tends to operate small fleets in localised environments, limiting the ability to collate and disseminate data and information. In the small airfield school or club setting, there is often a large hierarchical gap, populated with the “CFI” and perhaps older retired professional pilots on the one hand, and very junior student pilots or low-time occasional flyers on the other. There is not often a group of “near-peer” pilots in the middle to easily and openly share experiences and debate options or consider better ways to do things. It is easy to see how the younger cadre are reluctant to challenge mainstream, conventional “wisdom,” and perhaps the older group rely on old knowledge and become dogmatic.

It is particularly isolating to be a pilot-owner, where even interactions in a school or club environment are not available. There are no organisations directly aligned with the pilot-owner. Manufacturers and maintenance shops are aligned only in the sense of “customer satisfaction” to compete in the marketplace. They must factor in other considerations to make their products and services commercially viable. This tends to drive them (along with regulators) to risk aversion. There is no upside to a manufacturer, maintenance shop, or regulator supporting the extension of a component beyond recommended time intervals on condition. It is difficult for the independent pilot-owner to know what the regulatory limits are and what is an appropriate balance of risk versus costs or lost time, etc. There has been no independent resource available for guidance or advice.

That is why I am particularly pleased to see organisations such as Quest Aeronautics, founded by Sebastian Neudorfer, entering this space. It is an opportunity to build a community with data from a large fleet of aircraft and across the experience of many general aviation pilot-owners. They bring professional-level knowledge and experience, relying on evidence-based information to provide support to general aviation pilots who want to progress their knowledge and development.

Quest Aeronautics provides “graduate level” courses that assist pilots to move from the student level towards a more systematic and evidence-based model for improving their operational procedures and support owner pilots to take control of the continued airworthiness of their aircraft. They serve to fill the missing “near-peer” collaboration of disseminating best practices and continual learning and development in general aviation.

Organisations like Quest Aeronautics seek to provide a service and “graduate level” training in a commercial model that is independent and fully aligned with the interests of the pilot-owner. The Pilot-Owner Academy is a welcome part of that process and I think fills a valuable gap in the general aviation environment.

Shawn Matthews - Image

Shawn Matthews

Experimental Test Pilot
Former Squadron Leader, Royal Australian Air Force
EASA Flight Test Rating (Aeroplanes)
Mooney M20J Owner

What a Test Pilot & Mooney M20J Owner Says About Us

As a military pilot, it is normal that in the years following graduation from basic flying training (“Wings”) courses, and even after initial conversion onto your first operational type, you will still be diving into the books and working hard to progress to an operational combat status. You will be mentored, challenged, and assessed by more experienced operational crews, flight commanders, and squadron executives. Continual learning and development is normalised—a continuous process of assimilating an almost insurmountable amount of information across different areas such as systems knowledge, operational procedures, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). While the motivation and effort are your own, you are supported by a large organisation with decades of experience, knowledge, and lessons learned that are captured, collated, and made explicitly available to you.

Even after transitioning to experimental and certification test flying in the civilian sector, often with general aviation aircraft, the experience and culture of my prior large organisation and professional aviation foundations have supported me. These foundations of continual learning, seeking to understand and perhaps challenge existing knowledge and procedures, and seeking evidence-based facts to understand and justify operational procedures, have greatly aided me in successfully developing a small independent “third party” flight test department within an EASA Design Organisation. It also greatly assisted me as the recent proud owner of a Mooney M20J.

With this background, it has been interesting to observe the contrast with general aviation, which I have pursued recreationally alongside my professional aviation career. I would still consider myself an amateur in many regards when it comes to the operation of small GA aircraft and their legacy Continental and Lycoming powerplants. I have experienced first-hand some of the confusion and pitfalls of this less structured environment. It has been welcome and refreshing to see the development of communities around organisations such as Quest Aeronautics, which are collating and disseminating evidence-based knowledge and experience into the general aviation world, providing some “post-graduate” support to recreational pilots, particularly owner pilots.

The general aviation world lacks reliable information for various reasons. Some information is retained behind the manufacturer’s intellectual property protection. General aviation tends to operate small fleets in localised environments, limiting the ability to collate and disseminate data and information. In the small airfield school or club setting, there is often a large hierarchical gap, populated with the “CFI” and perhaps older retired professional pilots on the one hand, and very junior student pilots or low-time occasional flyers on the other. There is not often a group of “near-peer” pilots in the middle to easily and openly share experiences and debate options or consider better ways to do things. It is easy to see how the younger cadre are reluctant to challenge mainstream, conventional “wisdom,” and perhaps the older group rely on old knowledge and become dogmatic.

It is particularly isolating to be a pilot-owner, where even interactions in a school or club environment are not available. There are no organisations directly aligned with the pilot-owner. Manufacturers and maintenance shops are aligned only in the sense of “customer satisfaction” to compete in the marketplace. They must factor in other considerations to make their products and services commercially viable. This tends to drive them (along with regulators) to risk aversion. There is no upside to a manufacturer, maintenance shop, or regulator supporting the extension of a component beyond recommended time intervals on condition. It is difficult for the independent pilot-owner to know what the regulatory limits are and what is an appropriate balance of risk versus costs or lost time, etc. There has been no independent resource available for guidance or advice.

That is why I am particularly pleased to see organisations such as Quest Aeronautics, founded by Sebastian Neudorfer, entering this space. It is an opportunity to build a community with data from a large fleet of aircraft and across the experience of many general aviation pilot-owners. They bring professional-level knowledge and experience, relying on evidence-based information to provide support to general aviation pilots who want to progress their knowledge and development.

Quest Aeronautics provides “graduate level” courses that assist pilots to move from the student level towards a more systematic and evidence-based model for improving their operational procedures and support owner pilots to take control of the continued airworthiness of their aircraft. They serve to fill the missing “near-peer” collaboration of disseminating best practices and continual learning and development in general aviation.

Organisations like Quest Aeronautics seek to provide a service and “graduate level” training in a commercial model that is independent and fully aligned with the interests of the pilot-owner. The Pilot-Owner Academy is a welcome part of that process and I think fills a valuable gap in the general aviation environment.

🚀 Book Your Free Professional Strategy Session

The Pilot-Owner Accelerator is not open for direct enrolment. Access begins with a complimentary, no-obligation Professional Strategy Session.

If now’s not the right time — no problem. You can still schedule a session and defer your slot for a limited period. We just need to understand your estimated starting point to plan accordingly.

By booking your Professional Strategy Session, you’ll:

✅ Receive expert guidance tailored to your goals as a serious pilot-owner
✅ Get early access to available programme slots (if you’re a fit)
✅ Walk away with practical insights — whether you join or not

The session is completely free and comes with no commitment. It’s simply your opportunity to explore whether we’re the right fit to support your aviation journey.

⚠️ Due to the personalised nature of the programme, we only accept a limited number of clients each quarter.

✈️ Book Your Strategy Session ⬇️

Already thinking about ownership or upgrading your current aircraft? Then this session is the best place to start.

We’ll help you assess your current situation, explore your next steps, and clarify your path forward — at no cost.

You decide when the time is right to take action.


“Finally—an independent resource truly aligned with the pilot-owner. Quest Aeronautics brings clarity, structure, and professional-level support to general aviation.”
Shawn Matthews - Image
Shawn Matthews
Experimental Test Pilot, Former Squadron Leader (RAAF), Mooney M20J Owner

🚀 Book Your Free Professional Strategy Session

The Pilot-Owner Accelerator is not open for direct enrolment. Access begins with a complimentary, no-obligation Professional Strategy Session.

If now’s not the right time — no problem. You can still schedule a session and defer your slot for a limited period. We just need to understand your estimated starting point to plan accordingly.

By booking your Professional Strategy Session, you’ll:

✅ Receive expert guidance tailored to your goals as a serious pilot-owner
✅ Get early access to available programme slots (if you’re a fit)
✅ Walk away with practical insights — whether you join or not

The session is completely free and comes with no commitment. It’s simply your opportunity to explore whether we’re the right fit to support your aviation journey.

⚠️ Due to the personalised nature of the programme, we only accept a limited number of clients each quarter.

✈️ Book Your Strategy Session ➡️

Already thinking about ownership or upgrading your current aircraft? Then this session is the best place to start.

We’ll help you assess your current situation, explore your next steps, and clarify your path forward — at no cost.

You decide when the time is right to take action.

“Finally—an independent resource truly aligned with the pilot-owner. Quest Aeronautics brings clarity, structure, and professional-level support to general aviation.”
Shawn Matthews - Image
Shawn Matthews
Experimental Test Pilot, Former Squadron Leader (RAAF), Mooney M20J Owner