Musical Chairs: What the FAA and Insurance Companies Say About the Left and Right Seat
If you’re acting as the Pilot in Command (PIC) on a flight, and you let a nonpilot do some of the flying from the right seat, is that legal?
Read MoreIf you’re acting as the Pilot in Command (PIC) on a flight, and you let a nonpilot do some of the flying from the right seat, is that legal?
Read MoreSo, 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?
Read Moreby Cessna Owner Organization | Aviation Insurance & Financing, Pre-Buy and First Six Months Webinars, Webinars
Plane Ownership – Part 1, Pre-Purchase webinar focuses on how to get ready to buy your Cessna and is meant not just for first-time plane buyers, but also those who are looking for a new-to-you plane.
Read MoreBy Scott SellersCOO Editorial Board Surfing the aircraft-for-sale sites has become a pastime for...
Read MoreLimits, What’s Covered, and Choosing Cessna Aircraft Liability Coverage You may have heard that as...
Read MoreShould 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.
Read MoreOver the years, I have owned quite a few aircraft. I have bought experimental biplanes, Cessnas,...
Read MoreDo we really need more safety equipment? Just get a safe airplane and you don’t need more safety devices, right?
Read MoreEver hear the great story about the $5,000 dollar Learjet? Or the Cessna 172 for $1,000? Or how...
Read MoreBy Gary Evans & Drew CoatsAviation Attorneys Business aircraft owners and...
Read MoreCan spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
Read More1961 Cessna 172 camping at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. Photo by D. Miller Usually, at this time...
Read MorePhoto by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Growing up in the center of Iowa’s boating world...
Read MoreIn my experience, most aircraft are owned for less than five years. Think about it, you buy a...
Read MoreCessna 172RG Photo by Vladimir Rusu When I started flying, I could not wait to get into an...
Read MoreI think most can agree that this has been quite a unique winter. Some pilots did not fly because...
Read MoreWhen I think about the term “affordable flying,” I think about an old Kenny Rogers song. There was...
Read MoreCessna 310 Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Are you thinking of changing your...
Read MoreHave I talked about the term “pilot math” before? I usually discuss pilot math when I am sharing...
Read MoreNot surprisingly, I regularly get calls from people who have decided that they want to learn to...
Read MorePhoto by Brian Burger In the world of aircraft maintenance, few things come close to being as...
Read MorePhoto by Jack Fleetwood Through the years, most aircraft have increased in value. We all should...
Read MoreDave Doyon’s 1977 A185F on floats. Photo by Brienna Friday By Scott “Sky” Smith Must be...
Read MoreWhen COO member Mark Heizler owned this Cessna 170, he flew it on combination skis in the winter....
Read MoreSign up for Sky Smith’s webinar on ownership options for more on this topic. Our...
Read Moreby Scott "Sky" Smith | Aviation Insurance & Financing, Sky Smith Business & Insurance Webinars, Webinars
Scott “Sky” Smith presents this webinar for Cessna Owner Organization members to help...
Read MoreAvionics is one thing that almost every owner wants to spend more money on. While there may be a...
Read MoreHave you ever been told, or thought to yourself, that you needed to have an instrument rating?...
Read MoreThis 175 from out March 2019 issue was upgraded to an O-360 engine and constant speed prop. Photo...
Read MoreGetting a quote for insurance on your airplane can be a daunting task but gathering all of the...
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