The C180 Skywagon was first produced in 1953 with 4 seats and a carbureted 220hp engine, and were manufactured through 1981. The Cessna 185 was introduced in 1961 with fuel injected 260hp then later with 300 hp., and manufactured until 1984. There are now too many STC’c and Mods for both of these aircraft to […]
The Aviation Insurance Market has gone through some major changes this year. From 2008-2017, new aviation insurance companies entered the market and rates hit record lows. This is what’s called a (soft) insurance market, where premiums are low, there is a surplus of insurance markets and underwriting guidelines are loose. Starting at the end of […]
Hangar insurance is a type of insurance policy, designed to protect your hangar from physical damage. Hangar insurance is based on the value of the hangar and protects against damages by wind, fire, etc. This is different than an aircraft insurance policy. An aircraft insurance policy covers liability and hull damage to the aircraft itself […]
Aircraft Renters Insurance is an insurance policy that covers you while flying aircraft that you do not own. Flight schools, aircraft rental facilities and even your friends, might not always carry sufficient aircraft insurance coverage. If you rent or borrow an aircraft that you don’t own, you might be personally liable in the event that a […]
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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