Each day, numerous aircraft provide lifesaving medical transports. Air ambulances transfer individuals out of dangerous situations and direct to a hospital for medical treatment as well as provide comfortable transport for non-emergency patients that require specific care. The NTSB estimates that over 4.3 million individuals have been transported by this method since 1972. According to…
One of the ultimate thrills is to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Since the first parachute jump in 1797 from a balloon above Paris, adrenaline junkies have been depending on skydive business to transport them safely to the skies so they can freefall back to the ground again. For many years skydiving companies…
Bruce Jenkins and his wife, Barbara fly a Piper Arrow out of Frederick, MD. Bruce shares with us his history in aviation and how flying and placing his insurance with Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) has made him “so very happy”. As a product of the World War II generation, I was always interested in airplanes…
For corporate or cargo operations or perhaps just family flying, the Mitsubishi MU-2 twin turboprop is a perfect aircraft for a pilot or owner wanting something large and fast. Reaching cruise speeds of 320 knots and a range of up to 1,600 miles, Aviation Safety Magazine recently highlighted the MU-2 reporting how this aircraft’s past…
Flying out of his home base in New Jersey and headed south is airline transport pilot, Matthew Kiener in his Piper Saratoga. But this is not your ordinary flight, on his way home Matthew will have a special package – dogs! Matthew is the founder of FlyPups, Inc., an organization that transports at-risk dogs in…
Each year, thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts descend upon Lakeland, Florida for a week of fun, sun and of course, aviation! This year’s international fly-in is Tuesday, April 21st through Sunday, April 26th. Guest performers include the USAF Thunderbirds, the Breitling Jet Team, the Patriot Jump Team, Rob Holland, Jacquie Warda, Mike Goulian, Greg…
Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft Company was founded in 1979 as a manufacturer of kit airplanes, specifically the Glasair TD, which is a side by side, fiberglass airframe with conventional landing gear. The prototype was powered by an IO-360 engine and capable of 200 MPH cruise speeds and +6/-4 G ratings and roll rate of 140 degrees per…
With just one visit to Fleming Aviation’s flight school, potential and current pilots know they are entering some place special. In a day and age where businesses want to pump through customers and hit the fast pay day, Fleming Aviation remembers to focus on what’s important: sharing the love of aviation with others. Not only…
Filling a void that has long been an issue, a premier partnership between Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) with Starr Aviation introduces the NEW Seaplane Non-Owners coverage! Available for both personal use and for flight instructors, this program covering fixed wing single engine non-pressurized seaplane aircraft is offered nowhere else! A perfect product for seaplane training…
With 2,100 kits sold in more than 34 countries, Lancairs are known as the epitome of high performance experimental aircraft. With various models to fit any pilots’ needs, the all-composite Lancair aircraft are sleek, fast, and most importantly, fun! Two seat Lancair Aircraft Founded by Lance Neibauer, the first Lancair prototype, the two seat Lancair…
