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Talking to owners and buyers also gives me an idea about what’s on their minds, such as the cost of aircraft, fuel, and insurance, and ways to cut some of those costs.
Read MoreThese webinars total hours of advice from the Piper Owner Society Editorial Board, led by Aviation Director Scott Sherer. Also featuring longtime pilot and electrical engineer Jim "Griff" Griffin, these advice videos feature tips from longtime pilot and CFI Mike Jones, avionics consultant Bob Hart, insurance and business expert Scott "Sky" Smith, and more.
For ease of watching, we have broken these videos into 3 parts. There are no downloads available of this content. Important links and documents needed are provided within the posts themselves.
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A sampling of quotes from this first webinar.
“Buying (an airplane) is not as hard as dealing with it in the first few years. It expensive enough buying a 40 or 50 year old airplane. Those first few years are even more challenging.” -Scott Sherer
“In the last three years of aircraft ownership, a lot of people stop maintaining their aircraft. And that creates a problem. I would always recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection. And you can’t do it with the mechanic who’s already maintaining the airplane. You can’t go to a mechanic who you both know. You need to go to somebody who’s trained in that model of aircraft but has not seen it before.” -Scott Sherer
“Fuel is going to be biggest expense. We ran about 83% of our expense being fuel, and that was through two engine cycles.” -Jim Griffin
“Be prepared to spend 25% of the cost of purchasing your plane on maintenance. -Scott Sherer
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by Scott "Sky" Smith | Oct 12, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
Talking to owners and buyers also gives me an idea about what’s on their minds, such as the cost of aircraft, fuel, and insurance, and ways to cut some of those costs.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Sep 22, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
I guess I could have titled this article “Flying Naked,” which means flying without insurance, but the word “naked” might conjure up the wrong notion to those who aren’t familiar with the phrase. So I stuck with the less provocative title.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Sep 20, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
I purchased an airplane a few years ago, which brought to light an interesting turn of events I would like to share, as I’m told others have found themselves in a similar situation.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Aug 10, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
The internet is quite the place. You can find great videos of kittens, fantastic recipes, and almost any opinion on anything imaginable.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Jul 5, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
If the original type certificate is modified or the performance parameters have been changed, you’re looking for changes in the insurance.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Jun 14, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
Good piloting means using cross controls, maintaining a heading, and controlling the aircraft to the ground.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | May 19, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
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.
Read Moreby Scott Sherer | Apr 10, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
At my seminars, I talk about saving money as an owner. One item I try to stress is that by doing regular maintenance, you can cut down on the overall operating cost and lower your annual inspection costs.
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Mar 13, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
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?
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Feb 10, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
Are you getting ready to purchase your next plane? Then this webinar series is for you! Plane Ownership – Part 1, covers everything you need to know prior to purchasing a plane. The information in this webinar includes:...
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Feb 6, 2023 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
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?
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Nov 17, 2022 | Aviation Insurance & Finance | 0
Limits, What’s Covered, and Choosing Piper Aircraft Liability Coverage You may have heard that as...
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