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...
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But 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,...
Read MoreDo 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...
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Piper 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...
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When I think about the term “affordable flying,” I think about an old Kenny Rogers song. There was...
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Piper Navajo Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Are you thinking of changing your...
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Have I talked about the term “pilot math” before? I usually discuss pilot math when I am sharing...
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If you plan to store your airplane, treat the fluid and protect the engine from corrosion with a...
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