By Victoria Neuville, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) Hello, my name is Victoria Neuville and I am an aviation addict; so much so, that I turned it into a career. In my almost decade long career as an aviation insurance agent, my views of the aviation industry have formed differently compared to that of a…
by: Victoria Neuville Gyroplanes, or also called, gyrocopters offer the epitome of flight. Combining the benefits of rotorcraft and fixed wing airplanes, they are agile, allow the wind in your hair, and have been historically inexpensive to operate. However, with insurance rates on the rise many gyro owners would have to disagree on the latter.…
By: Victoria Neuville Countless hours were spent on lesson plans, months of studying the ins and outs of every aviation subject, and many flights getting used to commercial maneuvers from the right seat in the aircraft. All the time and energy spent culminated with a day-long check ride and I was branded a certified flight…
Founded in 1973, Van’s Aircraft, Inc. is arguably the most successful kit airplane in the market. Reporting their 10,000th homebuilt aircraft flown in 2017 the RV series aircraft can be found at countless airports throughout the country. Flown with a light touch and available in variants from aerobatic to light sport, let’s look at the…
Jon Harden was introduced to general aviation at a young age when a family friend took him for a flight in a Piper Cub. He was immediately hooked. Shortly after completing college he became a pilot and began to work in the aviation industry; later completing his commercial, instrument, and flight instructor ratings. After 17…
Thanks to a new partnership between T.H.E. Insurance Company and Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), pilots still have a choice on their hot air balloon insurance. Current T.H.E. clients will soon be receiving a notice of non-renewal due to the sale of the previous representing agency, but have no reason to be concerned. The pilots and…
An engine failure is a quick way to make a pilot sweat in their aircraft, however, glider pilots have been launching engine-less to the sky for years! Following World War I, many improvements were made to gliders, specifically in Germany where it became a popular sport. Gliding is often a great introduction to aviation, especially…
It is said that a typical adult makes an average of 35,000 decisions a day! Many of those choices are made in a place of employment or in the duty as an officer or director of a company. Whether as an employee or in a voluntary role, an action or misrepresentation could compromise the company…
In the 1950’s four men wanted to make flying more affordable. They soon combined their cash for a down payment on an Aeronca Champ and named themselves the Bald Eagle Flying Club. By the sixties, they had outgrown their Champ and upgraded to a Cessna Skyhawk. During that time, club membership was a mere $10…
Original article posted by Global Aerospace on October 29, 2018 The term “rotary-wing aircraft” refers to vehicles that use lift produced by narrow wings revolving around a mast to become airborne. These aircraft are also known as rotorcraft or more commonly as helicopters. Other aircraft like autogyros and gyrodynes fall into this category as well. In…
