AOPA, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association was founded on May 15th, 1939. According to the AOPA website, the goal of the organization was to protect the freedom to fly, while keeping general aviation safe, fun and affordable. In 1992 AOPA formed a new venture by partnering with Rollins, Hudig and Hall of Kansas. The […]
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The 5 Best Private Jets Still In Production

So you want to own a private jet? These are the 5 best private jets still in production: 1. Cirrus Vision SF50 The Vision Jet is a single-engine, seven-seat, very light jet, developed by Cirrus Aircraft. The SF 50 has taken the industry by storm with over 150 deliveries as of October 2019. The Vision […]
cirrus vision jet, private jet, private jet insurance, very light jetTaildragger VS Tricycle Gear

Taildraggers were all you could get in the early years of flying. Then came an idea on how to reduce ground loops, increase visibility on the runway, and provide more stability in cross wind landings. Thus, the tricycle gear aircraft was born. Cessna, the largest aircraft manufacturer, produced several models of tailwheel aircraft, has produced the […]
tailwheel aircraft, tailwheel vs tricycle gear, tricycle gear aircraftThe Top 5 Ways To Save Money On Aircraft Insurance

Shop every year Give your broker all the info. Get all the discounts. After a claim, stay with your company. Only pay for coverage that you need. Let’s face it, owning an aircraft is an amazing, yet expensive hobby. We all love flying, but sometimes it feels like the costs just don’t stop. Aircraft Insurance […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, aviation insurance companiesWhat is Commercial Drone Insurance?

Commercial Drone Insurance is a type of insurance policy that is designed specifically to protect you and your Drone Business. To obtain a Commercial Drone Insurance Policy the business is required to utilize only Part 107 Certified Pilots and be operating as a Drone Business in a commercial or money making fashion. There are several […]
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Aviation Insurance is a relatively small, close-knit, specialty insurance market. In the U.S. there are less than 20 Aviation Insurance Companies compared with auto insurance for example, where there are over 500. BWI has been in business for over 42 years and during that time, we’ve specialized only in Aviation Insurance. This has given us a […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, aviation insurance companiesCessna 172 Insurance Information

Cessna 172 Insurance For qualified pilots the Cessna 172 Insurance Cost typically ranges between $150-$250 per year for $1,000,000 in Liability Only coverage. Adding hull coverage in the amount of $50,000, for example, increases the annual premium range to between $450-$1,100 total. What is the definition of a qualified pilot? A qualified pilot has their […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, cessna 172 insurance, cessna 172 insurance cost, cessna 172 insurance ratesMooney Aircraft Ceases Production
According to the Kerrville Daily Times, effective 11/12/2019, Mooney Aircraft International has ceased all production at it’s Kerrville Airport factory in Texas. The company laid off 229 employees, including all employees on the aircraft production and parts lines. Mooney Aircraft Company was founded in 1929 by Albert Mooney and his brother Arthur, according to Wikipedia, and […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, Mooney Aircraft, Mooney insurancePress Release: BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 BWI Contact: Matt White, Matt.White@bwifly.com, (800) 666-4359 BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska Bringing more aviation insurance options, competitive rates and local support to the world’s busiest seaplane base. CORONA, CA — April 29, 2019 – Today BWI, The Nation’s Leader in Aviation Insurance announced […]
1933 Flying over Everest Conquering the roof of the world in a flimsy biplane
Though the 29,029-foot-high summit of Mount Everest was first conquered on foot by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary in 1953, it was conquered by air two decades earlier. In April 1933, RAF squadron leader Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, otherwise known as Lord Clydesdale, led an ambitious attempt to fly over the summit of the world’s tallest mountain. […]
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