Summer may be over, but the best flying weather is still to come. For those looking to escape the chilly weather and spend time with aviation enthusiasts, the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase in DeLand, FL is THE place to be this November! The inaugural event aims to showcase all aspects of light sport aviation through…
Over ten years ago, a father and son team set out to create a fixed based operation (FBO) that had one focus: the customer experience. Both natives to Hagerstown, MD, Dave and Ben Rider established Rider Jet Center, a 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art aviation facility. Both ATPs and avid aviation enthusiasts, the Riders have fulfilled…
The Avemco Insurance Company has a simple advertisement stating “Talk to a decision-maker, not a middle man.” While the ad is catchy, it can be costly for you! Let’s look at why you need an agent working for you. Avemco is a direct writer insurance company and sets their own rates. While the employee on…
In 2001, Brenda Tibbs signed up for an introductory flight at an airshow at the Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, MD. Little did she know how one quick flight would quickly change her life. “I was hooked ever since!” she exclaimed. Brenda began flight instruction immediately and would later become a flight instructor herself. After…
With the UAV/UAS industry skyrocketing, drone operators are quickly finding themselves in need of liability coverage. While many insurance companies have developed policies to protect this ever-growing commercial industry, there has been lack in coverage for those providing UAV instruction…until now. The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, or SAFE, focuses on “fostering professionalism and…
Photo courtesy Midwest Sky Sports Overcast skies did not subdue the excited pilots and exhibitors at the Midwest Sport Aviation Expo in Mt. Vernon, Illinois last weekend. As in years past, this free event welcomed aviation enthusiasts from around the nation to discover the latest the sport aviation industry has to offer. To Aviation Insurance…
As a member of The Cub Club you are eligible for certain benefits. Have you taken advantage of what The Cub Club’s official insurance provider has to offer? Since 1999 Piper Cub owners have placed their trust in Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR). AIR is partnered with all of the major aircraft insurance markets therefore providing the…
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…
