Archive for March, 2015

An Insurance Solution for Seaplane Renters

Thursday, March 26th, 2015

An_Insurance_Solution_For_Seaplane_RentersFilling a void that has long been an issue, a premier partnership between Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) with Starr Aviation introduces the NEW Seaplane Non-Owners coverage!

Available for both personal use and for flight instructors, this program covering fixed wing single engine non-pressurized seaplane aircraft is offered nowhere else! A perfect product for seaplane training and rental operations, this seaplane renters insurance protects both parties from potential financial loss.

As pilots and current aircraft renters and borrowers themselves, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) understands the value of non-owned aircraft insurance. That’s why they’ve provided a quick and easy way for flight schools to offer their renters and pilots to obtain renters insurance. AIR strives to provide the best policy at the best premium in every situation and the new AIR and Starr Non Owned Seaplane policy checks all of those boxes. AIR has also partnered with Starr to offer personal non-owned aircraft liability protection in standard, experimental, multi-engine and helicopter aircraft as well as an exclusive SAFE CFI policy program.

About Starr Aviation

With each team member, on average, enjoying over 15 years of aviation insurance experience, Starr Aviation is highly competent, allowing them to be a major provider of insurance for varying aircraft hull & liability risks. Starr offers comprehensive coverage for an extensive range of aircraft hull and liability exposure and their experienced underwriters develop programs tailored to each of these specific risks, including fixed and rotor wing aircraft for both commercial and corporate operations. To learn more about Starr Companies, visit them online at: https://www.starrcompanies.com

About Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

As they enter their 17th year of serving the aviation community, AIR continues to provide a full range of aircraft insurance and aviation insurance products to clients of all sizes, providing them with the best rates at the broadest coverages available. Talk to an AIR pilot today! For more information on Aviation Insurance Resources, visit them online at: http://www.air-pros.com

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Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) Insures Lancair Owners and Builders

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

With 2,100 kits sold in more than 34 countries, Lancairs are known as the epitome of high performance experimental aircraft. With various models to fit any pilots’ needs, the all-composite LaLancairncair aircraft are sleek, fast, and most importantly, fun!

Two seat Lancair Aircraft

Founded by Lance Neibauer, the first Lancair prototype, the two seat Lancair 200, flew in 1984 and the kit entered production in 1985. This was soon followed by the Lancair 235 in 1986 with an extra boost of power and then came the Lancair 320 and 360 series.

These Lancair series are no longer in production. Pilots looking for a two seat Lancair featuring the speed they are known for need to look no further than the Legacy Aircraft series. The Lancair Legacy can be equipped with 210 or 310 horsepower engines and in a fixed gear or retractable gear configuration. Lancair Legacies boast speeds of 250mph while only burning 14 gallons per hour. For more daring pilots, the RG-550/R Lancair option is available for Sport and Super Sport Air Racing.

Four Seat Lancair Aircraft

Pilots looking for a four seat Lancair aircraft can opt for the Lancair ES, Lancair ES-P, the Lancair IV, Lancair IV-P and the Lancair Propjet. The Lancair ES is tricycle gear and reaches cruise speeds of 215mph with its 310hp engine. The ES-P features the same exhilarating speeds while offering a pressurized option. A twin turbocharged 350hp power engine and retractable gear help the Lancair IV and IP’s hit speeds of 253mph. A Lancair IV, N6ZQ, is currently pending a new speed record for its recent flight around the world in just over 24 days. Replace the engine with a 750 horse power Walter M601E turboprop engine and you will have the Lancair IV’s predecessor, the PropJet. Propjet pilots can fly far with cruise speeds of 375mph at flight levels and a climb rate of 4,000 feet per minute.

Lancair Evolution

Deserving a paragraph of its own is the Lancair Evolution. Built with certified aircraft standards in mind but with the speed Lancair is known for, the pressurized Evolution cruises at 345mph. With a stall speed of only 61 knots make handling a very powerful aircraft more safe.

Always Evolving

Lancair went certified in 1997 under a new company, Columbia, introducing the Columbia 300 in 1998. The Columbia 400 followed two years after with an all glass cockpit. Later, the aircraft was sold to Cessna and renamed the Cessna TTX.

Lancair Insurance

Whether you are a current Lancair owner, purchasing one or building one, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) has the Lancair insurance solution for you:

Lancair Builders/Restorers Risk Insurance: AIR offers a builders and restorers insurance program designed to protect the aircraft during the building or restoring stage regardless of pilot experience and qualifications. Customized with your needs in mind, this new insurance plan offers flexible liability and hull coverage options.

Current and Potential Lancair Owners: The aircraft insurance experts at AIR shop all of the major aircraft insurance markets to provide Lancair owners with the best available rates. Just one phone call to AIR will save you both time and money!

To learn more about the Aviation Insurance Resources, please call 301-682-6200 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to complete an online quote request! You can also follow AIR on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

 

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A Tour through Aerial Sightseeing Insurance

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

IMG_20141115_113700A tourist elects to take scenic flight over the Alaskan wilderness while on vacation. Or maybe they are visiting the Grand Canyon and would prefer an aerial view. While visiting friends in Florida, another couple detours for a quick seaplane romantic sunset adventure. Aerial tour operators provide locals and tourists with a unique view of the land all while introducing them to an exciting mode of transportation.

Aerial tours are nonstop flights flown within a 25 mile radius of the departing airport. Each commercial aerial tour provider is required to apply for and obtain a letter of authorization. Popular aircraft for scenic flight tours can range from small four place aircraft to large helicopters. Some companies even provide an extra twist to the flight with biplanes, glider rides and warbird flights.

Here are just a few aerial tour operators we love:

-Florida tour operator, Jones Brothers & Co. Seaplane Adventures, flies vacationers in several Cessnas on floats as well as a Twin Seabee.

-Head north to Burlington, VT to enjoy aerial sightseeing rides over Lake Champlain with Vermont Flight Academy in their Piper PA12 floatplane!

-From fall foliage flights to Christmas light flights, two to three people can hop aboard a Duffy’s Aircraft Cessna 172 for a flight over Marshfield, WI.

-Explore the mountainous views of Northwest Montana with Kootenai Aviation. They also provide air taxi, real estate and aerial survey services.

–Air Reldan of Louisiana offers a variety of fun sightseeing tours with titles such as “Wine & Cheese Flight”, “Mile high Club Flight” “Joy Rides” and even custom flights in turbo prop aircraft

Aerial Tour Operator Insurance

The aircraft insurance experts at Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) became pilots because they fell in love with the view from above. AIR agents shop all the major aviation insurance markets to ensure their customers receive the best rate, so they can keep their business soaring high. To get started on your sightseeing insurance quote, please call 877-247-7767 or complete a quick quote request form online! You can also follow AIR on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

 

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Flying Club Spotlight: The Reading Aero Club

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Reading Aero 2015.3.11Reading Regional Airport (KRDG) in Reading, PA is home to one of the oldest continuously operated not-for-profit flying clubs in the United States. Officially founded in 1932 but with roots as early as 1929, the Reading Aero Club has been serving pilots for over eight decades. The clubhouse based on the west ramp of RDG does not resemble its predecessor at their original airfield which was dubbed by its first club members as the “chicken shack”. The modern day clubhouse serves as a location for meetings, social gatherings and a point of contact for aircraft rental. The area is bustling with the activity of 45 pilot members flying two flying club aircraft.

Reading Aero Club history shows the club starting out with two Curtiss-Wright Juniors, then ownership of a Travelair biplane and several Aeroncas. Today, two IFR equipped and meticulously maintained aircraft reside in the club’s hangar: a Piper Archer III and a Cessna 172SP.

The aircraft are available for use by flying club members at inexpensive rates for anything from day trips to instruction. Three member flight instructors are available for student pilots or for those adding on additional ratings. The flying club websites contains an excellent graphic showing student pilots the money they’ll save while flying with the Reading Aero Club versus a typical flight school.

The club has also been very active in giving back through volunteer flights with Angel Flight East, Veterans Airlift Command and Animal Rescue Flights. They are also involved in Reading’s World War II Weekend and Christmas in the air.

Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) has been assisting the Reading Aero Club with their flying club insurance needs for over 15 years. Offering flying club insurance to clubs of all sizes, AIR works with all the major markets to obtain the best rates at the broadest coverage available. Obtaining a quote for your flying club is as easy as calling 877-247-7767 or complete a flying club insurance quote form online today!

More on the Reading Aero Club

Pilots looking for a low cost flying option, while developing new friendships with others who share the same passion for aviation need to look no further than the Reading Aero Club. With over 80 years of continuous operation, joining the Reading Aero Club is joining a piece of aviation history. To learn more and to complete an online membership application visit www.readingaeroclub.org. To learn more about the unique history of this club visit the Berks history Center website.

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Exclusive Insurance Benefits for Cirrus Owners

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Cirrus 2015.3.4The Cirrus SR20 received a type certificate in October 1998 and the Cirrus SR 22 followed in November of 2000. The Cirrus brand was quickly on the minds of pilots looking for the latest in advanced aviation technology and safety featuring the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and an all glass cockpit with Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT). However, these safety features are only as good as the pilot behind the stick. With the new COPA Insurance Program offered by Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) through Starr Aviation, Cirrus owners that are members of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) will be rewarded for safe flying.

Aviation Insurance Discounts

Through the COPA Insurance Program, Cirrus owners who are claim free will receive a return on a portion of their hull premium upon renewal! Other discounts include 20% off for completing annual training and a 5% credit for attending Cirrus Critical Decision Making seminars.

Further Benefits

Aviation insurance discounts are not the only benefit of having a COPA Insurance Program policy. Additional program benefits include:

-An increase to $10,000 Medical Pay

-Expanded policy territory in include Central and South America

-Accident Forgiveness

-Gold Level Expanded Coverage Endorsement (includes rental to named pilots, aircraft value appreciation coverage, premises coverage and more!)

-Guaranteed renewal as long as the pilot is a COPA member in good standing and is current with CPPP.

Program Qualifications

To qualify for the COPA Insurance Program, Cirrus owners must be a current COPA member and be a private pilot with an instrument rating between the ages of 25 and 70. In addition, pilots must have at least 500 hours total time and 250 hours in Cirrus aircraft. Annual recurrent training with the Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program (CPPP) must be completed within last 12 months of policy inception or prior to policy inception.

Get your Cirrus Aircraft Insurance Quote today!

Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) represents all of the major aviation insurance markets, offering the broadest package of protection at the best available rates. We build relationships with our pilot clients and aviation insurance companies that result in premier policies like the COPA Insurance Program. To get started on your insurance quote today, call an AIR aircraft insurance specialist at 301-682-6200 or complete a quote request form online today!

About Starr Aviation

With each team member, on average, enjoying over 15 years of aviation insurance experience, Starr Aviation is highly competent, allowing them to be a major provider of insurance for varying aircraft hull & liability risks. Starr offers comprehensive coverage for an extensive range of aircraft hull and liability exposure and their experienced underwriters develop programs tailored to each of these specific risks, including fixed and rotor wing aircraft for both commercial and corporate operations. To learn more about Starr Companies, visit them online at: https://www.starrcompanies.com

About Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

All of the agents at Aviation Insurance Resources are pilots so they understand the aviation industry’s needs. Aviation is not just an industry they work in; it is a passion they live every day. They strive to provide the best policy at the best premium in every situation. Talk to an AIR pilot today! For more information on Aviation Insurance Resources, visit them online at: http://www.air-pros.com

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