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| May 23, 2025

AssuredPartners created content Transitioning to a higher performance aircraft

Moving into a higher-performance aircraft is a major milestone—and an exciting one at that. Whether you're stepping up from fixed gear to retractable, single to multi-engine, piston to turboprop, or turboprop to jet, each transition brings new opportunities for growth as a pilot. It also brings a few insurance considerations that are worth planning for in advance.

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Article

| May 15, 2025

Business aviation would benefit from return of depreciation rule

The House Committee on Ways and Means on May 14 approved what proponents call the "one, big, beautiful bill," which includes the return of bonus depreciation, a rule that allows businesses that purchase capital equipment, including aircraft, to claim 100 percent of the depreciation in the first year instead of spreading it over several years.

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Ownership

| May 9, 2025

Oh, the flying life!

These members supplied photos doing what an airplane does best: fly.
Keep those pics and stories coming.

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Insurance

| April 18, 2025

AssuredPartners created content Aircraft rental 101: Must-know tips before you take off

Most pilots who rent or borrow aircraft don’t understand the need for renter insurance and how it protects them.

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Article

| March 26, 2025

Make sure the FAA can reach you

Missing mail from the FAA can cause certificate holders—including pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics, and others—no end of headaches, including loss of privileges. A new service from AOPA will alert recipients when FAA mail arrives, including (but not limited to) notices with action deadlines tied to the mailing date.

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Ownership

| March 7, 2025

AssuredPartners created content Why you should always send contracts to your insurance broker

As an aircraft owner, you must deal with various contracts on a regular basis. Whether it is a loan agreement, maintenance service contract, hangar agreement, dry lease, or any other type of legal document, you need to make sure your contracts are aligned with your insurance coverage.

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Advocacy

| March 6, 2025

Business reporting mandate delayed, limited to foreign entities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against domestic businesses, including entities created to hold ownership of aircraft, while the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the Treasury, announced an extension of the current reporting deadline.

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| February 27, 2025

New Hartzell prop for Rotax 916

The new carbon fiber, three-blade Kestrel from Hartzell Propeller is made for aircraft running Rotax 916 engines, beginning with the CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL.

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Advocacy

| February 13, 2025

FAA rejects modifications to Piper rudder AD

The FAA rejected calls to limit the scope of an airworthiness directive published in final form on February 13, affecting an estimated 31,000 vintage Piper aircraft, all of which will need new rudders (or an approved alternative method of compliance) within the coming two to 10 years to remain airworthy.

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| February 12, 2025

Hartzell offers AOPA-exclusive discount

Hartzell Propeller is offering AOPA members an exclusive $1,000 discount on carbon fiber composite Top Prop retrofits for the duration of the calendar year.

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Insurance

| February 7, 2025

AssuredPartners created content Understanding Liability Insurance

The physical damage coverage on your airplane is a fixed amount of exposure. That is, the maximum you stand to lose is the value of the aircraft, which is known.

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Pilot Magazine

| February 1, 2025

Tips from pic Custom n numbers

By Rodney Martz

More than just vanity plates for your new aircraft, a custom N number is easier to obtain than ever—but pay attention to the regulatory timeframes.

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Pilot Magazine

| February 1, 2025

Buyer be aware

Of all the pain points in the aircraft purchasing process, the prepurchase evaluation is the most ouchy. It’s difficult to bring together, the results are sometimes not definitive, and it’s expensive. It’s also essential.

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AOPA Aviation Finance Co

| February 1, 2025

From College Flyer to Dream Owner

I started flying when I was in college. I flew through ’82, then married and had a family. I didn't fly while raising kids, for 40 years.

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Article

| January 15, 2025

Hartzell offers new composite prop for Cessna singles

Hartzell's new lightweight, three-blade Carbon Voyager propeller has been approved by the FAA to retrofit Cessna 180, 182, 185, 206, and T206 singles.

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Flight Training Magazine

| January 1, 2025

Good and Bad

In the auto world, we all feel comfortable labeling cars good or bad.

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Advocacy

| December 17, 2024

Court delays corporate transparency deadline

A federal judge issued an injunction putting on hold a January 1 federal mandate to disclose the ownership of all corporate entities.

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Insurance

| December 6, 2024

AssuredPartners created content Do Aircraft Flying to Mexico Need a Mexican Liability Policy?

Flying to Mexico can be an exciting adventure, whether for business or pleasure. However, it’s crucial to understand the insurance requirements to ensure a smooth journey. One common question pilots and aircraft owners have is whether they need a Mexican liability policy. The short answer is yes.

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Article

| November 26, 2024

Flight Club wants to convince pilots to share their aircraft

A company called Flight Club has introduced an aircraft-sharing program designed around owners who make their airplanes available for others to rent.

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Article

| November 7, 2024

New AD concerns Lycoming connecting rods

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive focusing on certain connecting rod assemblies installed in a range of Lycoming engines. It is the kind of announcement that likely has pilots leafing through their engine logs to find the date of their last overhaul and determine exactly which parts were replaced.

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Pilot Turbine Magazine

| November 1, 2024

Dot your i’s

Maybe you co-own your aircraft, or you lease it to others. Many aircraft are used by multiple individuals or companies—it certainly helps with cost efficiency and expands access to aircraft for those who want to fly more. But what happens if there is an accident when you are not in actual possession or operational control of your aircraft and someone else is?

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Insurance

| November 1, 2024

AssuredPartners created content Be Careful When Switching Insurers

Switching aviation insurers can seem like a straightforward decision, especially if you’re looking for better rates or more comprehensive coverage. However, there are several potential downsides to consider before making the move.

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Article

| October 30, 2024

Time machine

Before buying our aircraft, a 1992 Rockwell Commander 114B that we named Annie, my wife, Alex, and I spent years researching different types to find the right fit. Our due diligence included perusing brochures and videos used to promote the aircraft when new.

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Insurance

| October 11, 2024

AssuredPartners created content Why Flight Instructors Should Purchase a Non-Owned Liability Insurance Policy

As a flight instructor, chances are you will live a long life, fly thousands of hours, and instruct hundreds of students who go on to have many years of accident-free flying.

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Aircraft Maintenance

| October 1, 2024

Totally tubular, man

Children of the 1980s unite—“totally tubular” is back.

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Insurance

| August 2, 2024

AssuredPartners created content Details Matter in Aircraft Insurance

When it comes to ensuring a smooth collaboration between you, the aircraft owner and your insurance broker, there are several key actions that you can take to support your broker to help get you right coverage at the right price.

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Pilot Magazine

| August 1, 2024

Ownership

AssuredPartners created content Transitioning to a higher performance aircraft

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AssuredPartners created content Aircraft rental 101: Must-know tips before you take off

AssuredPartners created content Why you should always send contracts to your insurance broker

AssuredPartners created content Understanding Liability Insurance

AssuredPartners created content Do Aircraft Flying to Mexico Need a Mexican Liability Policy?

AssuredPartners created content Be Careful When Switching Insurers

AssuredPartners created content Why Flight Instructors Should Purchase a Non-Owned Liability Insurance Policy

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