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Daniel McCue

Answering your questions about owning and operating a drone in Canada

Did you know that, as of February 2023, there are more than 74,000 registered drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in Canada?...

Dave Fitzpatrick

Who should you buy aviation insurance from?

Aviation insurance is a complicated subject; there are insurance carriers, agents, and brokers. What should you look for?

Dave Fitzpatrick

Don't Let this Happen to You.

I spend a great deal of my time explaining the im-portance of adequate liability coverage to my avia-tion insurance clients. But it seems...

Dave Fitzpatrick

How Safe a Pilot Are You?

Have you ever found yourself trying to turn a bad landing into a good one—like after several bounces down the runway? Have you continued...

Dave Fitzpatrick

Get More Organized and More Safe

The phone rang as I sat working at my desk yesterday. It was one of my clients with a harrowing story to tell me. He had just returned...

Dave Fitzpatrick

Insurance Pop Quiz: Does Your Policy Pass the Test?

Here's a little quiz that examines some of the more mis-understood and overlooked areas of aviation coverage. See if you know the...