Just a  quick comment about aircraft insurance.  Recently there was an article about aviation insurance that has generated a number of questions for aircraft owners.   Its a good article but also creates some confusion.

I would recommend after you read the article you call your broker/agent and ask them the question about your specific situation.

For example, can you get higher limits of liability?  While most risk managers, lawyers and financial advisers will tell you to buy higher (combined single limits with no sub-limits per passenger (smooth limits)) say like 5 million or 10 million of liability, the reality is you cant.

The limits of liability available will be dependent on your your specific situation. Its very difficult to get higher limits on experimental aircraft, old aircraft, low time or old pilots. So just because its recommend to buy higher limits, it might not be possible.

But always ask.  As an agent we can ask the underwriters for options.

@EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2015 Summary

FACTS AND FIGURES

Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton:

• “AirVenture 2015 exceeded our expectations on many levels. With near-perfect weather for the entire event, we filled Wittman Regional Airport and our convention site to capacity with aircraft, campers and cars by mid-week. The depth and variety of our features and attractions ensured something for every aviation enthusiast. Whether it was the static displays and the number of ‘firsts’ at AirVenture such as the B-52, F-35, and A-350, or the packed exhibits, forums and workshops across the grounds, everyone left knowing that aviation is alive and well in Oshkosh and around the world. The spirit of aviation is strong and the culture of EAA was on full display all week.”

Attendance: Approximately 550,000, with a total attendance increase of approximately two percent.

• Comment from Pelton: “Our final attendance figure continues to demonstrate strong excitement and renewed optimism for the wide variety of aviation activities offered throughout the week for our members and guests. Highlights included the very popular day and night air shows, the Apollo 13 crew presentation and the return of legendary designer Burt Rutan. The EAA Young Eagles program took delivery of ICON Aircraft’s first production A5, and the premiere of EAA’s new Aviation Gateway Park drew standing room-only crowds to investigate new aviation innovations, including exhibits and demonstrations on drone technology. On Thursday alone, there were more than 3,100 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings) over 14 hours, the highest total in at least three years. You could sense the buzz among the attendees, exhibitors and our 5,400 volunteers whose work made the event possible.”

Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin.

Total showplanes: 2,668 (up 1 percent over 2014) – including 1,031 homebuilt aircraft, 976 vintage airplanes, 350 warbirds, 130 ultralights and light-sport aircraft, 101 seaplanes, 30 rotorcraft, and 50 aerobatic aircraft.

Commercial exhibitors: More than 800, including more than 140 new exhibitors this year.

Forums and Workshops: A total of 1,048 sessions attended by more than 75,000 people.

Social Media, Internet and Mobile: Nearly 600,000 AirVenture web sessions from around the globe; 40,000 downloads of the EAA AirVenture app; AirVenture social media posts reached 82 countries; and EAA’s 1,000 photo uploads were viewed nearly 8 million times.

Guests registered at International Visitors Tent: 2,299 visitors registered from a record 80 nations, with Canada (485 visitors), Australia (266), and Germany (204) comprising the top three represented nations. (NOTE: Actual international counts are higher, as these are self-reported figures collected at the International Visitors Tent alone.)

Media: 970 media representatives on-site, from five continents.

What’s ahead for next year (July 25-31, 2016)?  Comment from Pelton:

• “We’re not resting, as we’re already planning for 2016, with more details available as soon as they’re finalized over the coming months. There were aircraft in process that couldn’t make it this year, including Burt Rutan’s new SkiGull and B-29 ‘Doc,’ that we hope will make an appearance next year. In addition, it’s the 30th anniversary of the iconic RV-6 design. We’d like to have a big reunion of these airplanes at Oshkosh. And, of course, there will be plenty of other highlights that you can only see at Oshkosh. Based on the momentum from this year’s fly-in, AirVenture 2016 is already one to eagerly anticipate!”

Information updates posted at www.eaa.org/airventure

For more information: Dick Knapinski (920-426-6523 or dknapinski@eaa.org)

Bob Hoover to Make Special Appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In Theater
“World’s Greatest Pilot” will help introduce Flying the Feathered Edge on Opening Sunday

For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 15, 2015

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – This weekend, Bob Hoover, legendary aviator, will make a special appearance at the showing of his documentary, Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project at this weekend’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. The film will kick off the EAA Fly-In Theater film series as the first of two feature-documentaries presented Sunday. Hoover will be joined by the film’s director and producer Kim Furst as well as Sean D. Tucker to introduce the film.

Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project honors Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, an aviation legend and World War II veteran. In this inspiring 86 minute film, the renowned aviation figure tells his life story as an Air Force fighter pilot, experimental test pilot, and airshow pilot. His lifelong dedication to aviation has made him one of the most admired figures in flying. The film features conversations with actor and pilot Harrison Ford and air show legend Sean D. Tucker, along with appearances by Neil Armstrong, Carroll Shelby, Dick and Burt Rutan, Clay Lacy and other experts in the aerospace field.

Filmmaker Kim Furst is an award winning documentary director and producer. Flying the Feathered Edge is her fifth aviation film. Acknowledgements of Furst’s works include recognition at the Canada International Film Festival and the Las Vegas International Film Festival.

The showing of the documentary will precede nationwide showings on August 19th in celebration of National Aviation Day including a public screening on Capitol Hill. Visit the website at www.thebobhooverproject.com to bring the film to a theater near you.

This special showing of Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project at EAA AirVenture will begin at 8:30 PM on Sunday July 19th at the Fly-In Theater.