So, I got to thinking. What about all these warranties on aircraft and their components? I know that if you have an accident and you have insurance, the damage should be covered. But of course, repairs to worn-out parts aren’t covered. And what about the engine? If the crank is cracked or the compression is low, is that a warranty item or an insurance item? Or is that just a part of ownership?
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Limits, What’s Covered, and Choosing Cessna Aircraft Liability Coverage You may have heard that as...
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Should you submit an insurance claim for a prop strike? Well, it depends. There are a number of variables that can affect the claims department’s decision.
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Simulators Are Not Only Fun, They’re Also a Practical Way to Practice.
Sometimes work and the family schedule don’t allow me (and many other pilots) to fly every day. Some days, it might be the weather that keeps me grounded, and sometimes it’s the budget that clips my wings.
Read MoreRecently there was a news story about a pilot in the Southeast who had engine trouble. That pilot opted for an emergency landing on a busy bridge instead of in the water, resulting in a casualty of an automobile driver, which brought up conversations about land, water, roads … where should you make an emergency landing?
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Over the years, I have owned quite a few aircraft. I have bought experimental biplanes, Cessnas,...
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Do we really need more safety equipment? Just get a safe airplane and you don’t need more safety devices, right?
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In April pilots flock to Lakeland Florida just like a flock of geese heading south. Lakeland and the Lakeland Linder airport are the home of Sun’N fun, the annual spring break for pilots.
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Ever hear the great story about the $5,000 dollar Learjet? Or the Cessna 172 for $1,000? Or how...
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Can spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
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1961 Cessna 172 camping at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. Photo by D. Miller Usually, at this time...
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Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Growing up in the center of Iowa’s boating world...
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In my experience, most aircraft are owned for less than five years. Think about it, you buy a...
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Cessna 172RG Photo by Vladimir Rusu When I started flying, I could not wait to get into an...
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I think most can agree that this has been quite a unique winter. Some pilots did not fly because...
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When I think about the term “affordable flying,” I think about an old Kenny Rogers song. There was...
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Cessna 310 Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Are you thinking of changing your...
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Have I talked about the term “pilot math” before? I usually discuss pilot math when I am sharing...
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If you plan to store your airplane, treat the fluid and protect the engine from corrosion with a...
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Not surprisingly, I regularly get calls from people who have decided that they want to learn to...
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