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Remember when you were training for your private pilot’s license and the instructor pulled the power back and declared an “emergency”? That was to prepare for an emergency off-airport landing only.
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Remember when you were training for your private pilot’s license and the instructor pulled the power back and declared an “emergency”? That was to prepare for an emergency off-airport landing only.
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Piper Aircraft Insurance Risks: What it really boils down to is if you are going to an air show, fly-in, or other event and you want to participate in static display, flyby, formation flying, aerobatics, etc., make sure you have the correct aircraft to meet the FAA require¬ments, the correct ratings and certificates, and the correct insur¬ance. And if you’re getting paid (fuel, rental car, rooms) know what the rules are from the FAA and the underwriters.
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If you’re acting as the Pilot in Command (PIC) on a flight, and you let a nonpilot do some of the flying from the right seat, is that legal?
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So, I got to thinking. What about all these warranties on aircraft and their components? I know that if you have an accident and you have insurance, the damage should be covered. But of course, repairs to worn-out parts aren’t covered. And what about the engine? If the crank is cracked or the compression is low, is that a warranty item or an insurance item? Or is that just a part of ownership?
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Limits, What’s Covered, and Choosing Piper Aircraft Liability Coverage You may have heard that as...
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If you happen to be the unfortunate person to have a propeller damaged, what can you expect your aviation insurance company to do?
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Ever hear the great story about the $5,000 dollar Learjet? Or the Cherokee 140 for $1,000? Or how...
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Gameplay photo courtesy of Microsoft. Simulators Are Not Only Fun, They’re Also a Practical Way to...
Read MoreBut bodily injury, that’s the big thing. If your decision injures people on the ground or your passengers, that’s a major issue.
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Over the years, I have owned quite a few aircraft. I have bought experimental biplanes, Cessnas,...
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Do we really need more safety equipment? Just get a safe airplane and you don’t need more safety devices, right?
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In April pilots flock to Lakeland Florida just like a flock of geese heading south. Lakeland and the Lakeland Linder airport are the home of Sun’N fun, the annual spring break for pilots.
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Can spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
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Can spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
Read MorePiper Cherokee Six taxiing on the grass field at Fowlmere Airfield in Duxford, England, for an...
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Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Growing up in the center of Iowa’s boating world...
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In my experience, most aircraft are owned for less than five years. Think about it, you buy a...
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Piper Arrow 200 Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com) When I started flying, I could not...
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I think most can agree that this has been quite a unique winter. Some pilots did not fly because...
Read MoreWhen I think about the term “affordable flying,” I think about an old Kenny Rogers song. There was...
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