Posts Tagged ‘aircraft insurance’

Is Your Aircraft Insurance Policy Below Industry Standards?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

We invite you to explore your options in aviation insurance.  You don’t have to limit yourself to one direct writer of insurance such as AVEMCO.  Broader coverage is available to you today!

The fact is, if your policy is written on a “per person” instead of a “per passenger” basis, you have below the industry standard in coverage!  The majority of insurance companies today write their policies on a “per passenger” policy form.  Over recent times, aviation insurance policies have favored more “inclusive” language at affordable premiums thanks to increased competition.  Insurance companies have had to increase policy benefits at competitive prices-Great news for the aircraft owner!

However, as they say, “Buyer Beware!”  There are still some old fashion insurance companies that feel they can get by with a “per person” policy limit banking on the consumer simply looking at the bottom line price.  The truth is, superior coverage is readily available at surprisingly competitive premiums!

Aviation Insurance Resources is an industry leading aviation insurance agency that has access to all the major aviation insurance markets.  All of our agents are pilots so we understand the aviation industry’s needs. We strive to provide the best policy at the best premium in every situation.

To see if your policy is up to industry standards, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today and receive a free Aircraft insurance quote! You can also follow us on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn, and Google+.

AIR Enters the UAS/UAV Insurance Market

Wednesday, June 18th, 2014

UAVA variety of airplanes and rotorcraft soar through sky daily, piloted by individuals travelling from point A to point B. In the past decade, an increasing number of these aircraft are being controlled from the ground. They are Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as UAS or UAVs, and are the latest technology utilized in varying industries ranging from agriculture to surveillance. According to the FAA, within 10 years, the sky could be home to over 30,000 unmanned aircraft. As the popularity and list of uses for UAS and UAVs grow, so does the need to properly insure the aircraft for physical damage as well as the risk of liability.

For over 15 years, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) has been at the forefront of aircraft insurance. When sport pilot certificates were first introduced by the FAA, AIR was one of the first brokers to embrace light sport aircraft insurance market. Their proactive approach continues with the dawn of a new aviation age in the UAS and UAV industry.

Common UAS/UAV Uses:

  • Remote Sensing
  • Photography and Videography
  • Power line and Pipeline Patrol
  • Aerial Mapping and Survey
  • Border Patrol
  • Search and Rescue
  • Livestock protection
  • Agricultural mapping
  • Disaster Relief
  • Conservation
  • Forest Fire Protection

Insurance coverage for UAS/UAVs:

  • Manufacturer product liability
  • Aircraft physical damage
  • UAS/UAV equipment damage
  • Medical payments
  • Fire legal liability
  • Personal injury
  • Advertising injury
  • Terrorism coverage
  • Non-owned UAS/UAV coverage

Whatever your use for unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aerial vehicles may be, your investment and legal liability needs to be protected. Trust the insurance broker that has made aviation their specialty, Aviation Insurance Resources.

To find out more about UAV and UAS insurance from Aviation Insurance Resources and to receive a free UAV insurance quote, please contact AIR by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today. You can also follow us on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn, and Google+.

It’s No Surprise – Increased Limits are Available for Flying Club Insurance

Friday, May 9th, 2014

Many pilots believe aircraft ownership is only a dream, but then find that they can not only make that dream come true, but do so in a cost effective way: Through a flying club. When someone buys a share in a flying club, the annual aircraft costs are distributed amongst the group, resulting in less out of pocket expenses and more time in the air for the pilot.

It is not a surprise that one of the most important costs of flying clubs is insurance. Typically, due to the nature of risk that flying clubs present to the insurance industry, only a certain level of liability limits are available. Recently, a major organization has announced their ability to offer increased liability limits in flying club insurance. This, in fact, is no surprise to the aviation insurance industry, and something that the knowledgeable agents at AIR have been offering for years and are delighted to offer to flying clubs.

Most flying club insurance policies offer a $1,000,000 combined single limit property damage and bodily injury limit with a $100,000 per passenger sublimit. Sometimes, flying clubs are interested in higher limits but find that they are not always available through their current insurance policy. While higher limits sometimes cannot be offered through the flying club insurance policy, higher limits for an individual member of the flying club can be achieved through ‘stacked limits’.

Higher liability limits are available to individual members of the flying club by establishing individual a non-owned aircraft policy. This affordable policy will be “stacked” upon the main flying club insurance policy offering extra limits for that individual.

Flying Club Insurance from Aviation Insurance Resources

At AIR, we provide a full range of aircraft insurance and aviation insurance products, including Flying Club Insurance. We pride ourselves on finding the insurance policy that best meets the needs of ALL of your members, no matter the size of the club or the type of aircraft. AIR agents believe in serving your flying clubs needs with integrity, by informing the club of all the necessary options to cover your insurance risk. AIR will work diligently to find a flying club insurance policy that offers increased limits or will inform the club if we determine that stacked limits are the best route. AIR represents all of the major aviation insurance markets, so it is no surprise that we offer the broadest package of protection at the best available rates.

To find out more about Flying Club Insurance, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today and receive a free Aircraft insurance quote! You can also follow us on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+.

Depart for a Seaplane Adventure with the Jones Brothers and AIR

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
Jones Brothers

President of AIR Jon Harden checks out the TwinBee

On the dawn of their grandfather’s 100th birthday the Jones brothers (Henry and Walton Jones) decided they had to honor their grandfather’s legacy in an immense way. After hunting for the perfect spot to launch their new dream, the Jones brothers landed in Tavares, FL which has been also rumored to contain a fountain of youth. Whether an individual travels to the seaplane base for an aerial tour, training or to take a curious sip from the waters, the Jones Brothers & Co is the place to depart for a seaplane adventure!

Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) has had the honor of writing the Jones Brothers insurance policies since 2013. As pilots themselves, AIR insurance agents understand the importance ofproperly insuring a seaplane base while keeping in mind the fun the tour operator brings to tourists and pilots alike. AIR agents were excited to check out the TwinBee the Jones Brothers do multi-engine seaplane training in at the recent SUN n’ FUN Fly–In at the seaplane base at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, FL. In addition to the TwinBee, the brothers have a Cessna 150, Cessna 180 and Cessna 185 in their fleet.

Whether offering romantic getaway packages or tours over central Florida and the Lake of the Ozarks, the crew at Jones Brothers & Co Air & Seaplane adventures can rest assured their insurance is in capable hands-and you can, too!

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To find out more about Aircraft Insurance, Seaplane Insurance and Seaplane Base Insurance please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote!

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Announcing Collaborative Aircraft Rental Insurance

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

This week at Sun N’ Fun, OpenAirplane announced their newest program: Collaborative Aircraft Rental. With the tagline “put your aircraft to work” OpenAirplane is offering just that-putting your aircraft to use when you are not using it. OpenAirplane is making it easy to make some extra cash by offering your airplane as a rental aircraft to qualified OpenAirplane users.

Operated completely through an easy to navigate website, the aircraft owner sets the wet rental rate and OpenAirplane connects users to the rental. Owners will be able to breathe easy knowing all pilots must complete the required Universal Pilot Checkout before they rent. Detailed information on that pilot will be available online for the owner to approve prior to approving the rental and following the flight, both pilots and aircraft owners are invited to rate the experience. All payments will be handled through the OpenAirplane system making for less paperwork and no processing fees for the aircraft owner.

The Open Airplane Network and Proper Coverage from Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

With a revolutionary new way to make an aircraft available to renters, this new use must also be properly insured. Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) and Starr Aviation have been steadfast supporters of OpenAirplane since its creation, assisting OpenAirplane on the insurance side of their program. AIR works with Starr Aviation on renters insurance, pleasure and business policies and on commercial insurance. We are premier partners with Starr Aviation and have been able to create insurance options for those using the OpenAirplane network, making insurance coverage readily available and competitive. Because of this unique partnership, our two companies are the most familiar with OpenAirplane requirements in the aviation insurance market.

Premier Partnerships Offers Non-Owned Aircraft Insurance Discounts

All pilots renting aircraft through the OpenAirplane program must obtain a minimum amount of non-owned aircraft coverage. Due to a premier partnership with Starr Aviation, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) now offers members of the OpenAirplane Network up to 10% in savings on their renters insurance!  A 5% discount is available for pilots who have completed the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout. Simply provide your insurance agent with a copy of the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout prior to binding coverage to receive your discount. Pilots that are claim free will receive an additional 5% discount resulting in a total of 10% in savings!

When looking to rent aircraft around the country, there is only one website you need to visit: OpenAirplane. Likewise, when obtaining insurance coverage before flying with or making your aircraft available for rental with OpenAirplane, there is only one place you need to call: Aviation Insurance Resources.

AIR offers a wide range of aircraft insurance options for aircraft of all makes and models, from experimental aircraft to standard aircraft, such as Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, and Cirrus Aircraft to Robinson Helicopters, builders risk insurance, and Corporate Aircraft.

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To find out more about Aircraft Insurance Discounts, the OpenAirplane Network and Aviation Insurance, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote!

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Get into the AIR with gyroplane insurance from Aviation Insurance Resources

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014

The gyroplane, also known as an autogyro or gyrocopter made its mark early in aviation history, first flown in January of 1923. Since then, gyroplanes have been catching the hearts of pilots around the world. Amelia Earhart even had to get in on the action, breaking a women’s world altitude record in a gyroplane in 1931. With the ability to fly as a helicopter including STOL (short take-off and landing) and float capabilities, the gyroplane is a unique class of aircraft offered in the aviation market that includes that “rotor wing flying” experience. To properly protect a gyroplane, an insurance agency knowledgeable in the rotor wing industry is a must. That company is Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR).

As pilots themselves, AIR agents understand the unique nature of obtaining rotor wing insurance. In fact, they recently invited aviation insurance underwriters to join them on some gyroplane flights so that they could experience first-hand how safely and easily gyroplane aircraft are handled. The fact that AIR is willing to go the extra mile (or fly it!) ensures they are meeting their aviation insurance customers’ needs. Making the customers’ needs priority one is what ranks them among the most respected aviation insurance brokers in the industry.

Do you own or are looking at purchasing a Vortex, Lightning or the new Sportcopter II gyroplane? Perhaps an AutoGyroUSA MTO Sport, Calidus, or Cavalon or a Magni Gyro? Regardless of the brand of the gyrocopter, AIR agents are here to assist you with your gyroplane insurance every step of the way. AIR will get you covered so you are on your way to experiencing “rotor wing flying” in your very own gyrocopter.

Founded in 1999, Aviation Insurance Resources is licensed in all 50 states and has regional offices throughout the country to serve you better! If you are interested in learning more about gyrocopter insurance, helicopter insurance, or aircraft insurance discounts, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote!

AIR Agents to Attend U.S. Sport Aviation Expo

Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

SebringTime flies and especially for pilots! It is time again for light sport aircraft enthusiasts to gather in sunny Florida for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo! Whether you fly in or drive in, are a present light sport owner or just looking, the Expo has something for everyone.

The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo kicks off this Thursday, January 16th and continues throughout the weekend. Each day, attendees can participate in aviation workshops and forums and other activities. Enjoy performances by the Flying Musicians and stop by Show Center at 1:30 to see which keynote speaker is featured. Next enjoy the manufacturers showcase and an airshow at the Main Stage. It all ends Sunday at 2:30pm with awards, prizes and the 4th Annual Sebring Send-Off to the Bahamas!

From the Seaplane Base to the Main Stage, Aviation Insurance Resources agents Chris Wolbert and Joe Cacho  will be on the grounds of the Expo this week. They are looking forward to sharing their knowledge of LSA aircraft insurance, meeting new friends and catching up with current customers.

 

What is a Light Sport Aircraft?

Light Sport Aircraft include everything from tail draggers and tri gear to Floatplanes and Amphibians. So what actually qualifies as a Light Sport Aircraft? According to the FAA, requirements include:

1. The aircraft has a single, non-turbine engine

2. The aircraft has fixed landing gear

3. The aircraft holds a maximum of two occupants

4. The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 1,320 lbs.

5. The aircraft has a 45-knot clean stall speed

6. The aircraft has a 120-knot top speed at maximum continuous power

 

Light Sport Aircraft Insurance from Aviation Insurance Resources

Licensed in all 50 states, AIR provides a wide range of aircraft insurance options for aircraft of all  makes and models, from Light Sport Aircraft to large jets. AIR offers insurance on several LSA makes and models including, but not limited to: BushCat, Flight Design CT , Czech Sportcruiser, Cubcrafters, Carbon Cub, Evektor, Tecnam, Cessna Skycatcher 162, Bristell, and more!

If you need assistance in understanding Light Sport Aircraft insurance or wish to find out what aviation insurance discounts are available, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today and receive a free Aircraft insurance quote!

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Fly Safe this Winter and Earn Aircraft Insurance Discounts

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

As the holiday travel season approaches, the Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) family would like to wish yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Many of us will be travelling via general aviation to visit our loved ones, let’s remind one another of our personal limitations and to not feel pressured to meet typical holiday timelines when facing wintery weather.

Flying safe can often lead to helpful discounts on your aircraft insurance! For example, some carriers offer up to 5% off non-owned coverage for those that complete a WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program phase prior to their renewal. Others offer discounts on owned aircraft policies when a WINGS phase or annual recognized training is completed. Aircraft organizations such as EAA and AOPA offer many training materials for a pilot to keep refreshed. By simply being a member of these organizations you can gain access to special perks and discounts on your insurance policy.

Thanks to an exclusive partnership with Starr Aviation, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) now offers members of the OpenAirplane Network up to 10% in savings on their renters insurance!  A 5% discount is available for pilots who have completed the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout. Simply provide your insurance agent with a copy of the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout prior to binding coverage to receive your discount. Pilots that are claim free will receive an additional 5% discount resulting in a total of 10% in savings!

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the gift of general aviation to transport us to those we love, as well as the gift of pilot training that keeps us safe. Happy Thanksgiving from AIR!

AIR offers a wide range of aircraft insurance options for aircraft of all makes and models, from experimental aircraft to standard aircraft, such as Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, and Cirrus Aircraft to Robinson Helicopters, builders risk insurance, and Corporate Aircraft.

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To find out more about Aircraft Insurance Discounts, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote!

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AIR Offers Insurance Discounts for OpenAirplane Users

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

open airplane logoThe OpenAirplane Network was created to make aircraft rental easier, connecting more than 5,000 pilots in one, easy-to-use system. Open irplane makes it easy to find, book, fly, and pay for aircraft rental online or with a mobile device. Now pilots everywhere can rent aircraft without the hassle and expense of a local checkout.

Thanks to an exclusive partnership with Starr Aviation, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) now offers members of the OpenAirplane Network up to 10% in savings on their renters insurance!  A 5% discount is available for pilots who have completed the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout. Simply provide your insurance agent with a copy of the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout prior to binding coverage to receive your discount. Pilots that are claim free will receive an additional 5% discount resulting in a total of 10% in savings!

The OpenAirplane Network, Rental Aircraft Insurance and Commercial Insurance from Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR)

Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) and Starr Aviation have been steadfast supporters of OpenAirplane since its creation, assisting OpenAirplane on the insurance side of their program. AIR works with Starr Aviation on renters insurance, pleasure and business policies and on commercial insurance. We are premier partners with Starr Aviation and have been able to create insurance options for those using the OpenAirplane network, making insurance coverage readily available and competitive. Because of this unique partnership, our two companies are the most familiar with OpenAirplane requirements in the aviation insurance market.

AIR offers a wide range of aircraft insurance options for aircraft of all makes and models, from experimental aircraft to standard aircraft, such as Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, and Cirrus Aircraft to Robinson Helicopters, builders risk insurance, and Corporate Aircraft.

To find out more about the OpenAirplane Network and Aviation Insurance, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote!

Aviation Insurance Resources to attend EAA AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, WI

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

EAA AirVenture 2013For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 160,000 aviation enthusiasts that share their passions for flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircraft. But for one week each summer, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

It’s that time of year again! EAA AirVenture 2013 – The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – is scheduled for the end of the month, July 29th through August 4th. AirVenture features more than 10,000 aircraft, including the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress; daily air shows; nightly entertainers, such as Chicago and Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band; forums and hands-on workshops; a special screening of Disney’s Planes, and so much more.

Learn more about EAA AirVenture 2013.

As usual, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) will be in attendance at booth #1141 in Building A You know that AIR offers a wide range of aircraft insurance options for aircraft of all makes and models, from experimental aircraft to standard aircraft such as Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, and Cirrus Aircraft to Robinson Helicopters, Piper Cubs, and Corporate Aircraft.

We are always happy to meet our customers and pilot friends. Stop by for a free quote, get answers to your insurance questions or just to tell us your favorite flying stories!

We are excited to meet you. Safe flying!

To find out more about EAA AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh or Aircraft Insurance, please contact Aviation Insurance Resources by calling 877-247-7767 or visit AIR-PROS.com today to receive your free Aircraft insurance quote! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+.