Archive for October, 2015

Remote Aerial Photography Insurance

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

Real estate agents, event videographers and photographers, news teams, and other professionals are taking their businesses to new heights thanks to new and affordable UAVs (unmanned aerial UAVvehicles). Many individuals are finding that drones provide them with an extra edge against their competitors, creating unique footage from a bird’s vantage point. Quadcopters and fixed-wing drones are quickly filling the air and sometimes problems arise that the owner and/or operator may be liable for. They need remote aerial photography insurance through Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR).

Until recently, UAV owners and operators have been finding themselves lost between insurance needs and federal aviation regulations. A new insurance program customized with the drone user in mind has made the process that much easier. In fact, in just a few minutes you can request an UAV liability insurance quotation online!

AIR has been monitoring the growth of the UAV market and keeps up to date with all the industry’s insurance needs, protecting your investment and business’s future. To learn more about unmanned aircraft insurance through AIR, please call us at 301-682-6200 or download our UAV and UAS application today! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

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Flying Club Spotlight: The Octopus Flying Club

Monday, October 19th, 2015

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Flying Clubs have become an integral part of the aviation industry due to their ability to create an affordable ownership option for pilots. For over 50 years, the Octopus Flying Club has been catering to the pilots and student pilots of the DC Metro area. Recently, this flying club continued its growth by adding new aircraft and a second location in sunny Florida!

Adopting their name from eight original members, the Octopus Flying Club is friendly and flexible. Allowing student pilot memberships, no rental period minimums and multiple aircraft, the club will fit the needs of most pilots. The club also allows modern online scheduling and 24/7 access to its four aircraft in two popular locations.

Octopus’s Maryland fleet resides at Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) in Gaithersburg, MD. The aircraft consist of a Piper Warrior, Piper Arrow and a Socata Tabago. A Piper Archer is based at KHWO, or North Perry Airport in Hollywood, FL with more aircraft planned to be added in the future. All four aircraft come with IFR certified GPS and are meticulously maintained.

About the Octopus Flying Club

Club dues are under $100 a month and student membership deposits begin at only $500. In addition, students are offered discounts when they purchase block time, making the Octopus Flying Club an excellent resource for the pilot-in-training looking to have aircraft ownership benefits without the extra overhead. For more information about joining the club visit octopusflyingclub.com, email [email protected], or call 240-536-9163.

Flying Club Insurance through Aviation Insurance Resources

The agents and pilots at Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) are happy to assist flying clubs navigate the aircraft insurance industry. Flying clubs range in sizes in needs and AIR shops all of the aviation insurance markets to find a policy that is best suited to the club’s specific situation. To get started on your flying club insurance quote, click here to fill out an online application or call 301-682-6200 today!

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Montgomery County Airpark to host Open House

Monday, October 12th, 2015

The leaves are starting to change colors and there’s a chill in the air. It’s a perfect time to fly in or drive in to one the last airport open houses of the season! Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) and DC Metro Aviation invite pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the airpark on Saturday, October 17th from 10am until 2pm.

Guests can expect to see multiple static aircraft displays to include a PanAm DC-3, live music by the band Too Much for Todd, children’s activities, aircraft rides and free hot dogs, chili and hamburgers! Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) will have a table at the event and our knowledgeable agents and pilots will be available to answer any aircraft insurance questions you may have.

Pilots, please note that GAI is within the Washington D.C SFRA. The ramp will be closed from 7am until 3pm and the runway will be closed form 12pm until 1pm. We hope to see you at this fun family event!

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