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I will be opening a pilot shop on the main ramp of a busy non-airline
airport in the NE. I will post the location and name when the lease and details are finalized, and an opening date is set. It will be adjacent a major FBO with significant transient traffic, and is near 4 flight schools on the field. So, there will be a fair share of pilots of all types - jet, twin, single engine, etc. Students, professionals and recreational. At least that's the market that is out there. Meanwhile, I'm soliciting input from fellow pilots to see what kinds of things you'd prefer to see in a pilot shop that you would be likely to buy on impulse, or even make a special trip to pick it up vs. ordering on line. I've got the basics covered like: ASA/Jepp training aids, books, etc. Charts (sectionals, terminal, plates, etc.) software headsets (DC and ASA) general supplies (plotters, kneeboards, foggles, etc.) general aviation books and magazines limited clothing (what, if any, would be desireable?) limited gifts (models, trinkets) portable transceivers sunglasses packaged snacks and bevereges I wanted to offer Garmin handhelds, but you need to be both a retailer AND authrorized service/repair shop to be a reseller of their stuff. So, that's a shame. I envisioned a nice display case of handhelds. But even so, would someone actually buy one? It's not an impulsive purchase. Something they research and then usually order. For this reason, the electronics and expensive items will be limited. The margins are slim, and I'm not sure they would sell too much. I could get a few and see how they do. So, what else am I leaving out? Thanks for any input. |
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