Question of the Week: Will Maintenance Concerns Lead You to Upgrade to a Newer Plane?
Alleged insurance concerns are prompting some maintenance shops toturn away older aircraft (those manufactured more than 18 years ago). Has this issue influenced you to consider purchasing a newer airplane? Plus: What did AVweb readers have to say about the new plastic pilot’s licenses? (A report on the results of last week’s QOTW poll.)
PREVIOUS RESULTS ***
Last week, we revisited the favorite "paper or plastic" question,this time with an eye toward new plastic pilot's licenses in the worksfrom the FAA.
To no one's surprise, 67% of the typically-security-conscious AVwebreadership approve of the change - but think the new licenses shouldinclude a photo.
You'll find a complete breakdown of reader answers to last week'sQuestionhere, and reader comments on the change in Monday's AVmail,here.
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION ***
Alleged insurance concerns are prompting some maintenance shops toturn away older aircraft (those manufactured more than 18 years ago). Has this issue influenced you to consider purchasing a newer airplane?
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