You trust your aircraft insurance agent to provide you with an accurate insurance quotation, however, it is up to you to do your due diligence as well. Human as well as computer error can occur, and it’s important to verify that the information on the application you sign is current and truthful. The following is…
As a young child, Shokoufeh Mirzaei was initially terrified of airplanes. Growing up on Air Force Bases in Iran, she would routinely seek shelter underground as air raid sirens went off. However, that fear soon turned to admiration and a desire to fly. Immigrating from a country where it was formerly impossible for young woman to…
Jon Harden, President – Aviation Insurance Resources A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I took off on a much-anticipated vacation out west to Montana for a family reunion in our beloved Cessna 180. I have had this aircraft so long now that she is like a family member; she is very well taken…
On many Fridays throughout the summer, the smell of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers waft from outside a hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport. People gather around chairs and talk aviation next to a white golf cart with a large sign on the back displaying the Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) logo. The crowd consists of coworkers,…
The mecca for all pilots and aviation enthusiasts, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is just around the corner! Commonly referred simply as “Oshkosh”, the popular week-long experience has been a summer staple since 1953! With countless volunteers, vendors, and attendees, the word “Oshkosh” brings up many years of memories. This will be the 38th consecutive year that pilot…
Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), a leading aircraft insurance broker based in Frederick, MD, holds fast to their tagline of “Pilots Protecting Pilots”. All the aviation insurance agents at AIR are pilots, and pilots that give back to the community they serve. Their 3rd annual Get into the AIR aviation scholarship’s June 15th deadline is quickly…
Do you have a difficult time finding aviation insurance on your unique aircraft? A solution may be in store for you! IAT Insurance Group recently expanded their product range by adding a unique aviation risks division. With over 45 years of combined experience in the aviation industry, the team at IAT has the experience and…
Reposted from Global Aerospace As any seaplane pilot will tell you, flying seaplanes provides a tremendous sense of freedom. In areas with numerous bodies of water, the fact that you can land on and take off from any of them where those activities aren’t prohibited gives you many options. Seaplane pilots relish the fact that…
The state of Vermont is often known for their maple syrup, snowboarding, and fall foliage. Did you know that seaplane flying is a popular activity in Vermont as well? Plentiful with large lakes and rivers, Vermont offers a seaplane paradise without the high humidity of popular Florida destinations. Offering unbeatable natural views and a unique…
Before most decisions are made, in one form or another, the decision-maker asks, “What’s in it for me?” Before you decided to purchase an aircraft, many questions whirled through your mind. But they all pointed back to how that purchase benefits YOU. With several aviation insurance brokers at your hands, how do you choose the…
