Did you miss my @EAA webinar, Ultimate Aircraft Buyer Guide 2021?
Thanks to the @EAA and the @IACHQ for asking me to participate.
Here is a link to the online video, eaa.org/videos/6255038…
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Don’t let your aviation insurance lapse or expire just because you are not flying or the cost of your insurance. With the corona virus issues in the country, many pilots have parked their aircraft. Which is fine in some cases, but it might not be the best for everyone.
There have been changes happening daily in aviation insurance underwriting for the last year or so. One of which is the aviation insurance premiums are increasing. We have see 10% to even 100% premium increases (depending on the plane and pilot).
But it’s not just the premiums increasing, the underwriting requirements are also changing. Depending on your aircraft and your age, if you let your coverage lapse, you might not get quoted again. Aviation insurance is not an automatic renewal, you need to start over each year.
If you have a unique or low production aircraft you might have difficulty getting a company to quote the aircraft.
This is also especially important if you are close to 65 years old or older! Make sure you contact us (or your broker) before you let your insurance expire. There are aviation underwriters that will not quote new business for pilots older than 65. Once you cancel or let a policy expire, you become “new” business. At that point, the insurance underwriter that you let expire does not have to take you back.
There are options to keep the coverage in place even if you are not flying. You could keep ground not-in-motion coverage on the hull to protect it from fire theft and storms. Or you can reduce the coverage to liability only.
The idea is to keep the policy in place and not have the risk of not being able to get coverage in the future.
Questions, contact SkySmith at – ins@skysmith.com or 515-289-1439
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (December 5, 2025) — Advance tickets are now on sale for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention, which will be held July 20-26, 2026. The 73rd edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
“As the excitement builds for the world of flight returning to Oshkosh in 2026, we wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Even at this time of year, aviation enthusiasts around the world are planning for their own AirVenture experience and sharing photos, videos, and memories of past trips to Oshkosh.”
EAA AirVenture 2026 programming plans are already underway, with more details on specific aircraft, events, and personalities will be announced as they are confirmed. EAA officials will also be present at this month’s International Council of Air Shows convention to solidify the air show lineup for 2026.
Along with AirVenture admissions, other items available for advance purchase include camping credentials, auto parking passes, and Aviator Club tickets (both North and South locations), as well as B-25 and Ford Tri-Motor flights. A special “Oshkosh Bound” T-shirt is also available for those already planning their journeys to AirVenture, as well as a unique way to gift wrap those holiday AirVenture passes. All advance purchase items are available at EAA.org/Tickets.
In 2025, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh saw a record attendance of 704,000 from 94 nations.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/AirVenture. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org.