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My insurance agent told me that most of their companies are dropping coverage for pilots 75 and older and that only two companies bid on a policy. I have no accidents or incidents and fly a modern fixed gear aircraft with one of the industry's best safety ratings. The rate has doubled. It would be nice to find a lower rate but I am even more concerned about getting dropped next year or the year after that even though I have no medical issues.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
J Killian
Sep '20
Nate D'Anna's post was "right on". We are being discriminated by age only. AOPA and EAA spend tons of money on youth and attracting new pilots. I suggest that these organizations look at who their membership is and spend more time, money and effort to support the existing membership's needs. I am not saying ignore the youth, but clearly not enough is being done for us "more experienced" pilots with regards to insurance.
Any small (5<) members using accounting software for non-profit entities to track expenses and save money from dues and hourly flight charges for Annual inspections, insurance, hangar rent, engine/prop overhauls, upgrades, contingencies?
J Killian
Aug '20
I am retired Accountant. I own my own plane now, but have flown in several clubs over the years and always been relegated to become the accountant. It is not a difficult job, but you will find that although nobody wants to do the accounting in the club, everybody wants to be sure that it is correct. A program like Quickbooks makes it easy, but most clubs have some specific rules as to priorities as to who gets the plane - example: person with least rentals gets the plane 1st; person with most rentals is bottom of priority list. Such lists are best kept on a spreadsheet - Excel or other. I always established a "sinking fund" for repairs for each plane - so when that overhaul comes along, there is no special assessment needed.
Please do away with the pop-ups on the aopa.org page. I will always leave a page with pop-ups. I pay to be part of AOPA for the advocacy and ease of information access. A full screen pop-up asking if I have a question is not helpful.
J Killian
Aug '20
I couldn't agree more - at any cost - do away with them. They have prevented me from replying to several threads - as I cannot see what I am typing. Get rid of them
I am curious what happens to someone who cannot pass the color blindness part of a Class III FAA physical. I have perfect color vision, but was just curious. It seems that the color blindness test involves the ability to see light gun signals from the tower in event of a radio failure. Is this really necessary these days?
J Killian
Sep '20
I have been color blind my whole life (of course). I am 76 years old and been flying for over 40 years. About 30 years ago I was told that I could take a test that would give me my 3rd class Medical Certificate. I went to a controlled field with an FAAexaminer and correctly identified the
Green, White and Red signals. I was given the "Statement of Demonstrated Ability" which is a one time test that is good for life. I still carry of course and have been asked to produce it more than once. I found that several medical examiners were not aware of it, and even after learning of it called the FAA to check to see if good for life. And yes it is.
Green, White and Red signals. I was given the "Statement of Demonstrated Ability" which is a one time test that is good for life. I still carry of course and have been asked to produce it more than once. I found that several medical examiners were not aware of it, and even after learning of it called the FAA to check to see if good for life. And yes it is.
Hi everyone. I'm new to the piloting world - I'm a few months in to obtaining my private pilots license and I'm totally hooked on flying. I can't stop reading and watching videos on flying to accompany my training.
As a student pilot and a new member of AOPA, I thought I'd start here with my question. If this is not the right place for it, I'll take this down.
My wife and I don't have children and one of the things we wanted to do for each one of our nieces and nephews is to share ... more
As a student pilot and a new member of AOPA, I thought I'd start here with my question. If this is not the right place for it, I'll take this down.
My wife and I don't have children and one of the things we wanted to do for each one of our nieces and nephews is to share ... more
J Killian
May '20
As George suggested they are in Renton, also on Lake Union as well as in Kirkland on Lake Washington. As far as trips to take - flying over the Seattle area is great, but going to the San Juan Islands would have to be a must. I have lived, flown, and sailed in the Seattle area for over 40 years. The San Juan Islands are truly a gem whether you reach them by plane or boat. You need not restrict your flying to seaplane however as there are great airports in the Islands. I would suggest Friday Harbor and or Roche Harbor. Roche is Private but open and welcome to everyone and they ask only for landing fee of $15 (if I remember correctly). Flying over the Hoods Canal area - west of Seattle and the Puget Sound is also beautiful - again many airports, Bremerton, Sanderson, Olympia, Tacoma just to name a few. There are rental aircraft (land) at Boeing Field, and Renton if you are interested. Hope you enjoy your visit.
So far the purchase has consisted of replacing the nose tire/tube and replacing the fuel for a ferry flight to an IA. It sat for 2+ years. I had to sign off on the ferry flight as an A&P but I would not consider myself to be an expert A&P by any means since it has never been my main job and I got it back in the 70s. Had an acquaintance ferry it for me because my insurance requires 5 hours before I can be PIC. Inspection is just about done and will need another favor to fly it to ...
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J Killian
Jan '20
Welcome back to flying. I had a hiatus from it and found it easier than I had expected to get back to a comfortable level. Good purchase and Good Luck!
Please forgive my newbieness!
I'm a new pilot in my 50s (bucket list item) doing homework to buy my first, maybe last plane. Training done in a C172. Aviation for fun, regional trips 2x/month, and the occasional long cross-country. Mission will be solo 60%, dual 30%, more 10%. My priorities are safety>speed>comfort>economy. Anticipate continuing training for IFR (we have clouds in the South), high performance and complex (if necessary). $100K budget with ... more
I'm a new pilot in my 50s (bucket list item) doing homework to buy my first, maybe last plane. Training done in a C172. Aviation for fun, regional trips 2x/month, and the occasional long cross-country. Mission will be solo 60%, dual 30%, more 10%. My priorities are safety>speed>comfort>economy. Anticipate continuing training for IFR (we have clouds in the South), high performance and complex (if necessary). $100K budget with ... more
J Killian
Feb '20
I am always a little surprised at answers to this often asked question. I have been flying for over 40 years and owned two aircraft. True, you want to check out the aircraft being considered in all aspects. My point is that most have a strong preference to high wing or low wing, etc. Whatever plane you buy, it is your baby and you want to be very proud of it. Know it and love it. Very few people can handle a fixer upper. I would suggest spending a little more to get exactly the plane that you want - or as close as you can, rather than buying "less than" and planning to add to the panal or fixing it up. Whether you buy a "Ford, Chevy or Honda is less important to me than matching the "plane you want" with the planned usage. Don't be in a hurry and look at a lot of planes and fly them. You might find the plane of your dreams and it is neither a Ford or Chevy. I am 75 years old and have far less trouble getting into my Archer than getting up on a ladder to fuel a Cessna (which my son owns).