Any misleading information given to an insurer is breach of contract and they will not pay out. Also, you could be liable to criminal proceedings. It is not worth the risk. If the guy is willing to do that, can you rely on him to pay you? Stand by you if there is an incident? He may say that you told him that you had time on the aircraft.
Have you ever flown in Africa? it is very different to Europe and you need the correct landing and overflight permits. Depending where you are going you may need a Visa and Arabic translation in your passport.