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Jon Doolottle

Jon Doolottle
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Jon holds a BA from Trinity College and an MBA in Finance from New York University and the University of Connecticut. Jon also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP) designations. Jon started refueling airplanes while he was in college to pay for his flying lessons. He worked as a flight instructor and charter pilot, and later as a dispatcher for a regional airline. Jon spent 5 years in New York City as an underwriter for USAIG, where he handled commercial and corporate aviation accounts. He started the company in 1986 with one other person in a spare bedroom. Jon is a current CFII and an FAA Aviation Safety Counselor. He presents insurance and safety-related seminars on behalf of the FAA and other groups. He is also a contributor to several aviation publications including “The Aviation Consumer” and “Twin & Turbine” magazine.

Insurance for Homebuilts: Planning 101

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Choosing the right model for your skill level and one that’s well-supported is the first step in dealing with a hardened insurance climate.

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Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 10)

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What do you do when your horizontal stabilizer isn't exactly horizontal? First, you check that the fuselage is level. If this confirms that the stabilizer is indeed slightly off, remove it and apply heat. Sounds simple, but there's a right and a wrong way to go about it, and author Bob Fritz describes the most effective method to straighten things out.

How About a Little Prop Talk?

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Here’s something new for me. Until my recently acquired GlaStar, I have never owned...

Engine Inspection and Repair After a Prop Strike

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Engine inspection and repair after a prop strike.

Warm Up Your Engine This Winter

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Count yourself fortunate if you live in a region where winter does not bring...