Great communication, Nicholas was easy to deal with and the aircraft exceeded my expectations. We trusted and had confidence in the deal and the aircraft, so much so that we flew it from Tindal near D... See more
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This was a long process made difficult by COVID-19 but it was made so much easier, smoother and painless by Nicholas and the amazing customer service. Constantly keeping us up to date with all infor... See more
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Nicholas from Light Aircraft Sails made the whole process of selling our aircraft a breeze. We received the amount we asked for, the sale took place within a couple of weeks of listing and the best p... See more
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Established in 2017 as an aircraft brokerage service, we have truly transformed the way light aircraft are bought and sold in Australia & New Zealand. We pride ourselves on decades of aviation experience, proven professional service, our strong client relationships and excellent results. While we are aircraft brokers, we are pleased to now offer a range of self-list options that make privately selling your aircraft easy, inexpensive and results-driven! Our full range of services include free aircraft valuations, bespoke aircraft sales contracts, aircraft finance, aircraft insurance & aircraft brokerage.
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Gold Coast, 4218, Queensland, Australia
- 1300 527 000 (1300 LAS 000)
- office@lightaircraftsales.com.au
- lightaircraftsales.com.au
4.7
Excellent
141 reviews
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Very helpful and informative…
Very helpful and informative experience, helping to make the transaction as smooth as could be.
2 December 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review, Ray. Much appreciated. We trust that you are enjoying your new aircraft!
Totally professional company.
25 November 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for the review Peter. Appreciated.
Highly recommended
Nicholas was fantastic to deal with. Always got back to me with any questions I had, kept me up to date, an easy transaction!
14 November 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review, Simon. Great dealing with you, and enjoy your new aircraft!
The seller
The seller, the vendor who owns this company Light Aircraft Sales, renaged on a verbal agreement to ensure the Tacho be repaired as part of the sale. Once the vendor received the full funds for the purchase, he refused to make the necssary repairs while also insulting me via numerous text messages about my unrealistic expectation.
29 October 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hello Mr Sagnelli,
Nicholas Christie here, the owner of Light Aircraft Sales. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to respond to your message, as it provides an opportunity for me to clarify with those reading, what actually transpired in this case.
1. I arranged at my cost, to have a Tech 013 Condition Report completed on a tight timeframe for you to come to inspect the aircraft. The inspection was for you to determine if you wished to proceed with the purchase.
2. Outside of any agreement to purchase, I arranged, at my cost, to have you collected in my car from Melbourne airport by a colleague. You were driven 1.25 hours to Tyabb Airport.
3. Outside of any agreement to purchase, I arranged, at my cost, to have you complete dual competency training in the aircraft. I arranged to have added to my insurance, the Pilot In Command for that training. That flight was conducted to provide you an opportunity to test fly the aircraft and gain competence in it.
4. Despite my EXPLICIT instructions to you, to the contrary, and without my approval (and without insurance) you flew my aircraft SOLO! This was reckless and placed me at great risk! I was unaware until late that evening when my colleague informed me (after you had purchased the aircraft). This is unacceptable.
5. You paid for the aircraft at around 6.15pm AEST, after being with it and flying it since 3pm that afternoon.
6. Despite knowing about a faulty RPM readout, you failed to mention it to me until 6pm AEST. In response, to assist you, I promised to have [redacted name] 'look at it', because I knew that you planned to fly away the next morning.
Importantly, you did NOT make this a condition of sale, and I did not promise to have it repaired. I sent you confirmation text stating that:
'I have asked that [redacted name] does everything in his power / expertise this evening, at my cost, to attempt to repair the RPM'.
There was no guarantee or warranty in this text statement. To the contrary, it was a statement that confirmed I would simply do my best, at my cost. There was no verbal promise that contradicted my text. If there was, you would have raised it at the time. You did not.
7. That evening, at my cost, I arranged to have you driven to your hotel, in my car.
8. While you were in your hotel, at approx. 8pm AEST I confirmed that while a part had been replaced, the RPM was not reading correctly. The engineer stayed until 8pm trying to fix the issue, at my cost.
9. To that text, you responded that you would fly it home, have it fixed and that I would be sent an invoice! This was not acceptable to me. It remains unacceptable, because it was never agreed prior, or after your purchase of the aircraft.
10. When I indicated same, you 'threatened' legal repercussions (or intimated that you solicitor insists that I refund your money for the aircraft), and then later accused me of a lack of 'integrity'.
11. You flew the aircraft and ADSB-out records that you have flown it multiple times since you purchased it.
Perhaps, Mr Sagnelli, instead of making wild accusations, you might reconsider the fact that, by nature and profession, I am very careful in what I say, and promise. Being imprecise with language, making false representations or making promises that I cannot keep can have the consequence that people like you, will make allegations as you have. If I was imprecise or made such promises, I would have no issue with your protestations.
But sadly, people like you will try to make allegations, despite my care, diligence and attention. This, unfortunately, is out of my control.
I trust that you enjoy the aircraft, as you should. After all you did say that it was 'a great buy', that it represented 'great value' and was worth everything that you paid for it.
Best Broker in Australia
I literally could not have sold my aircraft without Nicholas. I was forced to leave the country and he went out of his way to help me. He didn't try to take advantage of my situation and proved to be of good character. He was also extremely useful. Likely the best broker in Australia.
23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Trenton, thank you for your review and kind words. It's always difficult to sell from overseas, especially when you are in and out of contact. In the circumstances, we managed to get the job done. Thank you for giving us the trust to deal with the transaction in your instructions. We wish you all the very best into the future.
Seamless
Seamless. Nicholas was great, good concise updates and advice, made the whole process nice and easy.
15 September 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review, Mark. We appreciate your business.
Great communication very happy
Great communication, Nicholas was easy to deal with and the aircraft exceeded my expectations. We trusted and had confidence in the deal and the aircraft, so much so that we flew it from Tindal near Darwin to Devonport Tasmania, without it missing a beat. Light aircraft sales facilitated the process professionally and with ease. The website is great but zooming could be made easier. You can do it by zooming the text then scrolling up to reveal the zoomed pictures on iPhone anyway. They have now fixed the zoom in thing as we speak . I highly recommend using Light Aircraft Sales.
3 September 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Ross, many thanks for your review and we are delighted that you are enjoying the new RV12! Coincidentally, the ZOOM function was instigated just the day BEFORE your review!! Please go back in and take a look. We will tweak it further but it’s up and ready to… zooooom!!! ✈️ Thanks again for your feedback!
RV12 sale
Nicholas is great to deal with, extremely professional and organised making the selling process very easy and stress free.
4 September 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you Andy. Glad that we could assist in the sale.
Excellent service, easy to deal with!
Nicholas provides a personalised, transparent and approachable one stop shop for aircraft brokerage across Australia.
26 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your kind review Tom.
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you Pete for your review. We trust you enjoy your new aircraft.
I found Nicholas from LAS very…
I found Nicholas from LAS very professional and easy to work with during my recent aircraft sale . He was always prompt at replying to any queries I had and highly recommend him to anyone looking at aircraft sales or purchase
21 July 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review Shane. It was a pleasure working with you.
Made purchase easy
25 April 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review. We trust that you will enjoy your new aircraft!
Extremely professional…
Extremely professional and technically competent. Good, frank communication all along the way which was most helpful.
My first call will be to Nicholas when I go to sell the next aircraft.
23 April 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review and kind words, Greg. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to the same again soon, should the need arise.
Good Follow up & Communication
The Sales experience was a little frustrating - obviously planes don't sell overnight, but Nicholas was very informative and kept me grounded & up to date with prospective purchasers, which I believe is very important in any sales situation.
Overall, a very satisfactory outcome.
22 April 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Richard, thank you for your review. Sometimes aircraft sales take that little bit longer after a first offer falls through because have to ‘go to market’ again. Irrespective, we are glad that we were able to get the job done for you! Thanks again for your custom.
Highly recommend
Light Aircraft Sales was recently engaged for the complex sales of three aircraft and a hangar on behalf of my father’s Estate. Nicholas's guidance, expertise and communication were incredibly valuable throughout the process which resulted in swift and successful sales of all assets.
25 March 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Thank you for your review Cassandra. It was a pleasure working with you, albeit under difficult circumstances. Many thanks for your assistance throughout the sale process.
Ease of Communication
As a buyer appreciated the ease of communication and level of detail provided without any sales pressure being applied.
6 February 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Richard, thank you for your review. It was a pleasure dealing with you. We aim to keep the sales process pressure-free, and communication a high priority. Enjoy the new aircraft!
I couldn't have chosen a better broker
Nicholas was very professional, he communicated extremely well, the whole process went very smoothly, I highly recommend them
30 January 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Diego, many thanks for your review. It was a pleasure - and we look forward to working with you again soon.
Prompt and responsive
30 January 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Lincoln, many thanks for your review. We appreciated your assistance as we helped organise the sale. Great working with you.
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Nicholas was very helpful through every step of this process and helped advise and guide me to a successful sale.
23 January 2025
Reply from Light Aircraft Sales
Hi Cath, thank you for your review. This was a complex sale with many moving parts and we are happy that we were able to work with you to get a great result for all parties.
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