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About Lance
From the ramp to the flight deck
Lance says he earned his pilot certificate in 1991 and built flight time ferrying aircraft. His career has included corporate flying, aircraft transactions, and a broad range of jet and specialty aircraft.
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Career and aircraft sales
Aviation perspective · October 27, 2026Lance Ricotta: From Ferry Flights to Corporate AviationLance recounts his early ferry work, corporate flying, and interest in seaplanes and warbirds.Aviation perspective · October 27, 2026How an Aircraft Sale Moves Through Inspection, Escrow, and DeliveryLance Ricotta describes the stages of aircraft transactions and the records that document a handover.