Scholarship Awarded to Aircraft Dispatcher; Future Flight Instructor Oshkosh, WI June 25, 2016 – Leading aircraft insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), announced today the finalist in their inaugural “Get into the AIR” aviation scholarship. The competition was fierce but the AIR scholarship committee ultimately decided on an aircraft dispatcher that stood out from the…
There are only a handful of days left to apply for a $500 aviation scholarship offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by Frederick based aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the “Get into the AIR” scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review,…
Prior to flight, it is important to familiarize yourself with the unique characteristics of the aircraft. Whether you are an aircraft owner, new student pilot, a rusty pilot, or borrowing an unfamiliar plane, it can be helpful to have a quick reference guide about the aircraft to leaf through prior to flight. The pilots at…
Rachel St. Louis’s first flight in a small aircraft was in her father’s Cessna 172 at 9 years old. Upon taking the controls, she knew she belonged in the air. Last year she received a seaplane lesson and as the floats of the Piper Cub touched the glassy waters on 8 different lakes, her love…
In many states workers’ compensation insurance is required by law. While these policies are essential to protecting a business and its employees in the case of an injury, many aviation companies run into exclusions related to their type of business. An aviation workers’ compensation policy from an aviation insurance broker can ensure corporate flight departments,…
Last week, the FAA put forth new rules in order to receive a student pilot license. While the student still must visit an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for their medical, they must visit a Flight Services District Office (FSDO), Part 141 flight school or a flight instructor to apply. The application will then be vetted…
Can you believe it? The 2016 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In is next week, April 5th through 10th! As usual, the pilots and agents at Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) will be attending to learn about the latest innovations in aviation and to visit with clients and friends. This year’s theme honors the Armed Forces. Demonstrations fitting…
A $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by Frederick based aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride.…
As the snow melts, more and more pilots are taking to the sky to spread their wings in the warmer weather. While worries of ice and snowstorms may seem like a thing of the past, spring and summer weather brings about a new set of safety concerns. It is important to remember our personal limitations…
There is one type of flight that every pilot yearns for: low and slow with the wind kissing your face. Originally designed for aerial photography in the Ndoki rain forest in Congo for National Geographic, the Lockwood AirCam is an agile, open cockpit, tandem seat, multi-engine aircraft. As the pilots and agents at Aviation Insurance…
