Aviation Attorneys Help With Aviation Law When using an airplane you do not own for your aerial photography business, it is important to make sure that the aircraft is properly insured, and that you, the pilot, are properly protected. Even if you use your own airplane, make sure that all the bases are covered in order to protect yourself and your business. In the case of an aircraft you do not own, and because you will be using the airplane for a protracted period of time, you will want to execute a short-term lease for the aircraft, and be safe by having an aviation law attorney set it up for you. If it is your airplane, make sure that you have it properly titled and are operating under the correct FAA rules. If you are are purchasing an aircraft for yourself, there are a number of things to consider, including the impact of taxes on your purchase. Most pilots will put the aircraft into a company they form; perhaps an LLC, a partnership or a regular corporation. Then, when you use the aircraft in your business you can expense the operating expenses, including the lease cost. You could place it in your personal name, but that exposes your entire net worth to any liability that may occur as the result of an accident in which someone, or someone's property, is injured. Part of the solution is insurance, but insurance has limitations both on the value of the aircraft and the extent to which it will cover liability. And when you have the airplane in a corporation, you must be certain the insurance policy is set up the correct way so that the liability coverage follows you, and that you do not find yourself paying for more than the deductible if the aircraft is damaged. Now, for aerial photogaphy business a Piper Cub or Cessna 150 or 172 work best. They are high-wing aircraft, and you can fly them slow enough to open the side windows through which you can take your photographs. If you are carrying special equipment with you when you fly, like cameras, lenses and other tools you need to make sure that they are covered under the insurance policy as well. If you feel uncomfortable with understanding your insurance policy, enlist the help of a aviation law attorney to translate the verbiage into a form that yuo can clearly understand. About The Author John M. White, publisher of All-Things-Aviation.com, is an ATP pilot and aviation enthusiast. He writes articles providing valuable tips and advice for pilots and aviation aficionados. You can learn more about using aviation attorneys, along with advice on the importance of selecting a good aviation accident attorney if you have an accident..                © 2007 by John Michael Enterprises, LLC