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When Rod Rakic of OpenAirplane (openairplane.com) showed the world that aviation insurance companies were willing to accept a new paradigm in renting general aviation aircraft to pilots around the country, it was hailed as a great step forward for G.A.\xa0 With his recent announcement of making those same aircraft available from individual owners, the industry once again applauds Rod on accelerating the momentum of GA's recovery.\xa0 Listen to Al and Marc as they learn about the "Collaborative Aircraft Rental" and what it means to owners, pilots, and General Aviation.\n\xa0\nOpenAirplane is one of many exciting innovators in aviation.\xa0 But what's it like for a legacy company trying to join the entrepreneurial force that makes up so much of today's headlines.\xa0 Is it culture, new technologies, or even new twists on old technologies which determines the fate of these investments?\xa0 And with new technologies, are they cool fads, or do they contribute to aviation safety.\xa0 Listen in and then let us know what you think.\n\xa0\nCurrent events includes Cirrus' announcement of their better than average safety record, which comes after years of being on the wrong side of the average.\xa0 Also talked about is the movement to Jet A and how Diesel engines are finding their way into legacy trainers, and Mooney funding a new aviation museum with its initial investment coming as a result of\xa0auctioning the first aircraft off their recently started production line.\n\xa0\nAs always a great line up, made even more so by your loyal presence.\xa0