Each year, American general aviation aircraft log about 24 million hours of flight time. And if you own one of those aircraft, you should consider the best aviation insurance. While aviation insurance is immensely beneficial, it’s important to understand a few things about aircraft insurance policies before you pick the right one for you. First […]
As an aircraft owner, one of the most important things you should consider is aircraft insurance. Aircraft insurance will give you the comfort of knowing if anything were to go awry, you wouldn’t lose thousands of dollars. Because there are so many different types of aircrafts and aircraft owners will different wants and needs, there […]
Aircraft insurance, while not required, is highly recommended for aircraft owners and operators. If you’re new to general aviation insurance, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of insurance for airplanes. Lucky for you, this article covers the basics of plane insurance. Aircraft Insurance Brokers vs. Providers An aircraft insurance provider is […]
Did you know that the United States boasts the largest, most diverse aviation community in the entire world? Rotorcraft, balloons, turbojets, and amateur-built aircraft compose a fleet of 220,000 aircraft. And there’s a reason the U.S. aviation community is so strong — after all, we invented human flight. U.S. skies, then, are filled with people […]
“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous,” said Captain A. G. Lamplugh, chief underwriter and principal surveyor of British Aviation Insurance Company in 1931. “But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity, or neglect.” Because of the unforgiving sky, it’s important that every pilot in the […]
Every year there are 24 million flight hours logged by general aviation aircraft in the United States, and every aircraft in the skies must carry some form of aircraft insurance. Of course, while many people dream of one day owning their own plane, few people have dreamed about shopping for aircraft insurance. While most vehicles […]
Our hearts are heavy for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all of Texas as they are battling the storm and the aftermath. To any of our insureds who have been affected or who are in need of assistance, we are here to help you through this. You can […]
aircraft, airplane, Disaster, Flooding, gulfcoast, Harvey, Hurricane, Hurricaneharvey, insurance, plane, Southtexas, TexasProbably the most consistent question we get from our clients involves how much insurance they should carry on their aircraft. Most owners have a general idea of their plane’s value based on similar planes they have seen for sale, but it may take an appraisal to be exact, especially with all the new panel upgrades […]
Flight hours are going up. Summer is approaching. Is there a potential incident or accident lurking in your background this year? Are there any tell tale signs that you are missing? As a pilot, a CFII and an Aviation Insurance Broker for 35 years, I am seeing the frequency of claims increasing. In the past […]
For all of you diehard pilots who prefer the 3 Point Full Stall landing technique, stay with it, since that’s what you know best. The following explanation of a specific wheel landing technique is for the pilots who were never taught correctly, or for you 3 pointers with a curiosity. This IS the BEST way […]
