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052 - Owning an Experimental Airplane | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcast Aug 28, 2018

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This week we interview the owner of an experimental Glasair II to find out what it’s like to own, fly, and maintain an experimental airplane. If you’re considering getting an experimental airplane, you’ll want to hear this one! And you won’t want to miss the unusual, yet awe-inspiring story of how he came to own this cross-country cruiser.

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Our Guest Austin Bowman

Austin's passion for Aviation began during early childhood when his father built a homebuilt aircraft in his family's garage. Spending a majority of his childhood fully immersed in general aviation, he earned his pilots license during high school and has since flown 44 different models of airplanes and helicopters accruing 5,000 flying hours.

Today Austin is a flight instructor and test pilot in the US Army having flown several rotor and fixed wing aircraft with multiple oversees assignments and combat deployments. Austin continues to share his passion for General Aviation as a CFI, CFII, and MEI. In 2018 he purchased the Glasair II built by his father in their family home 30 years ago. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and will be retiring from the military in 5 years to become an Aviation entrepreneur.

051 - Highlights & memories, virtual prebuys, becoming a field agent + more | Aviation Podcast Aug 10, 2018

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We’re building a nationwide network of Independent Aviation Field Agents. As an independent agent, we’ll call upon you to assist us virtual prebuys and other basic services performed in the field. During a virtual prebuy, you’ll travel to an airplane near your home base, meet with the seller, and show us the airplane through our video conferencing app with your smart phone. We’ll brief you about the airplane and provide you with a checklist prior to arriving, then walk you through the entire virtual prebuy while on-site.

050 - Avoiding legal mistakes when buying an airplane Jul 18, 2018

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This week we wrap up our How to Buy an Airplane Series with Part 6. This time, how to avoid legal mistakes when buying and selling aircraft with aviation attorney Talbot Martin.

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Our Guest Talbot Martin

Talbot is an experienced pilot and flight instructor as well as a full time attorney specializing in aviation law. He currently works with Barnett Law Offices representing buyers and sellers of aircraft as well as pilots and other aviation professionals. Learn more at www.BarnettLegal.com.

049 - What to know about aircraft brokers | Aviation Podcast Jul 08, 2018

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We’re back with part 5 of our How to Buy an Airplane series. This week, what you should know about aircraft brokers with Erin K Pitts, aircraft broker with USA Aircraft Brokers.

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Our Guest: Aircraft Broker Erin K. Pitts

Erin K. Pitts is an aircraft broker with USA Aircraft Brokers Inc, the largest and oldest network of brokers in the country. She is recognized for her ability to connect buyers and sellers using the internet. She has sold several aircraft and helps educate people about how aircraft brokers can help make transactions easier, while also making them faster and more profitable than marketing an airplane alone. You can connect Erin on Facebook or by calling 518-491-8573. You can also learn more about USA Aircraft Brokers by clicking here.

048 - What to know about Aviation Insurance w/Avemco Insurance | Airplane Intel Podcast Jun 15, 2018

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In part 4 of our “How to Buy an Airplane” series, what you should know about aircraft insurance before the purchase with Avemco Insurance underwriter Alex Walters. Plus, why your insurance agent can prove to be a valuable member of your aircraft ownership support team.

If you’re in the market for your first airplane, or you’re thinking about transitioning to another, you won’t want to miss this!

Our Guest Alexander Walters, Senior Underwriter for Avemco Insurance Company

Alex joined Avemco Insurance Company in 2014, having grown up near the traffic pattern of the Avemco Home Office in Frederick, Maryland. He came to Avemco via a degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland, followed by a stretch as a personal banker. His experience helping people manage their finances gives Alex a unique insight into how important it is that our customers know every aspect of their policy. He says, “People understand car and home insurance, but they have a lot more questions about aircraft insurance simply because it’s so much more complicated. So, I take the time to help them understand it all and help them figure out what they need to know in order to make decisions on how much and what kind of coverage they should have.”

He says that’s one of the things his customers like most about working with Avemco: “The ability to talk directly to an underwriter without having to play phone tag to get past a broker who refers the question to the insurance company and back again.” It turns out his customers are teaching him as much about aviation as he is teaching them about insurance. Alex has learned that one truth every pilot knows: Pilots willingly share their experience and knowledge to help other pilots.

In his spare time, Alex is a dedicated home brewer and athlete, playing on one of Frederick’s co-ed soccer teams.

047 - Aircraft Financing w/ AOPA Finance | Aviation Podcasts Jun 08, 2018

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Our Guest Adam Meredith

Adam is an aircraft finance professional and aviation enthusiast, holding his Commercial SEL/MEL and Instrument ratings. He has an MBA and a Master’s in Finance from Boston College and over 20 years lending, business development, small business management and customer service experience. He has been an active leader in the aircraft finance industry for over 10 years, serving on the board of the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) for the last three.

In 5 years, Adam has taken AOPA Finance from a concept to arranging more financed aircraft transactions annually than any other source. Last year alone AOPA Finance arranged loans for over 760 people, of which, more than 50% were for first time aircraft buyers.

046 - Cessna 172 vs. Piper Cherokee vs. Beech Musketeer | Aviation Podcasts Jun 01, 2018

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This week, we’re back to single-engine land airplanes to compare the Cessna 172 with the Piper PA-28 Cherokee and Beechcraft Musketeer. Plus aircraft ownership news, Alphabet Soup, and Don’s Tip of the Week.

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Welcome to The Airplane Intel Podcast, the weekly General Aviation podcast for aircraft owners, operators, pilots and mechanics. We deliver practical advice, tips and strategies to make aircraft ownership simple, safe and cost effective.

045 - How To Select The Right Airplane + More May 15, 2018

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In this episode we continue our ongoing series about how to buy an airplane. This time we discuss how to research the market and select an airplane that meets your mission, budget, and other requirements. Plus aircraft ownership news and Don’s Tip of the Week.

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044 - How to Buy a Private Jet [Citations, Hawkers + More] Apr 28, 2018

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This week, Don flies solo to discuss the benefits of jet ownership and some of the options you have. Plus, Don discusses the processes involved in selecting a private jet including researching and evaluating the perfect jet aircraft to meet your mission profile.

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043 - Sun N' Fun 2018 Coverage [INTERVIEWS + More] | Airplane Intel Podcast Apr 19, 2018

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This week Don and I talk about the great people we met, cool airplanes we saw, and interesting things we learned during Sun N Fun 2018 in Lakeland, FL.

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