A tourist elects to take scenic flight over the Alaskan wilderness while on vacation. Or maybe they are visiting the Grand Canyon and would prefer an aerial view. While visiting friends in Florida, another couple detours for a quick seaplane romantic sunset adventure. Aerial tour operators provide locals and tourists with a unique view of…
The Cirrus SR20 received a type certificate in October 1998 and the Cirrus SR 22 followed in November of 2000. The Cirrus brand was quickly on the minds of pilots looking for the latest in advanced aviation technology and safety featuring the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and an all glass cockpit with Synthetic Vision…
Scenically tucked in between Lake Champlain and the Winooski River, Burlington International Airport (KBTV) is the home of the Vermont Flight Academy (VFA). The Vermont Flight Academy Facebook page announces each new pilot as they earn their wings, showing the success and pride of this nonprofit 501(c)(3) flight school. The School The Vermont Flight Academy…
The excitement of showing up at a flight school to learn something new or borrowing a friend’s plane for only the cost of gas can quickly be overshadowed if there is an accident. Often, pilots find out all too late that they may not be covered under the aircraft owner’s insurance. With annual premiums as…
Half the fun of having a career in aviation insurance is talking to pilots and hangar flying on a daily basis. At Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) we do not make ourselves only available when it is time to renew or sell a policy, we love making new pilot friends and sharing stories about an industry…
Not all aircraft insurance claims happen during flight or taxi. Sometimes, your aircraft can be damaged when it is tucked away inside the comfort of your hangar. Strong winds from a storm may cause the hangar to collapse or perhaps a fire is started from a lightning strike or an accelerant in a nearby hangar.…
The cloudy days did not conceal the shine in the eyes of vendors, manufacturers, dealers and pilots at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida last week. Aircraft ranged from Cub Crafters and Legend Cub to the return of Paradise Aircraft and the introduction of the new Groppo Avio Trail. All aspects of light…
Many individuals become pilots for the travel and sense of freedom as general aviation opens up a world of airports and new towns to discover. Pilots create flight plans based on dreams of new cities, states and even countries to explore. There are many considerations prior to departing to these new lands. Weather, runway length…
Founded by Geoff Orlandi in the fall of 2012 with the mission to enhance other’s lives through aviation, the Orlandi Flight Center offers flight instruction, aircraft rental and scenic tours in the Blairstown, NJ area. In 2013 and 2014, the Orlandi Flight Center received the AOPA Flight Training Excellence award for providing superior instruction. Orlandi…
Each year, 16,000 attendees visit Sebring Regional Airport to see what the latest and greatest in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) market has to offer. With a new Wednesday through Saturday expo schedule, the 11th annual Sebring Sport Aviation Expo takes place January 14 through 17, 2015. Gates open at 8:00am Eastern each day, welcoming…
