Insurance while flying training - travel, life. etc.
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life assurance through liverpool victoria non critical illness for approx £6.00 a month, 100k cover. then get loss of class1 medical insurance through balpa for bout £156 a year dependant on age!
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I am intending to go Florida in June to do my JAA PPL and am searching for reasonably priced insurance. I am already with Insure and Go but they will not insure you if you intend to do flight training, only if you already have a licence/PPL and want to do some light aircraft flying whilst on holiday.
I have also rung Traffords, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any other insurance company that will cover you for flight training in the USA.
Thanks in advance.
I have also rung Traffords, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any other insurance company that will cover you for flight training in the USA.
Thanks in advance.
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Excellent..! Just what I was after!
Ok, I have booked my PPL training and leave for the states in June (pending successful visa application of course) but I need to sort out insurance too...
I have heard of traffords before and I think even the school in the states recommended them, but I thought I'd bump this up to the top of the list to see if anyone has another company so that I can get a comparison between the two...
Cheers guys... If I find any others on my travels around the net I'll post them up.
I have heard of traffords before and I think even the school in the states recommended them, but I thought I'd bump this up to the top of the list to see if anyone has another company so that I can get a comparison between the two...
Cheers guys... If I find any others on my travels around the net I'll post them up.
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At the risk of this turning into some ad for Traffords, I'll add my quote, but only for comparison purposes!
Worldwide, multi-trip all-singing policy, full medical cover, aircrew, etc, etc. but also to cover me specifically for sport, £200.
I didn't look around that hard (3 companies), but at this price I wasn't arguing.
Worldwide, multi-trip all-singing policy, full medical cover, aircrew, etc, etc. but also to cover me specifically for sport, £200.
I didn't look around that hard (3 companies), but at this price I wasn't arguing.
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well , Be careful with what you want, because apparently low cost multi trip insurance is available but it means that your multiple trip cover only applies if each trip lasts only 60 days or so.
Therefore , if like me, your going for 6 - 12 months without coming back to UK, then the costs stack up dramatically .
around £370 for 6 months.
Make sure you tell them that your doing multi engine CPL as well.
jess
Therefore , if like me, your going for 6 - 12 months without coming back to UK, then the costs stack up dramatically .
around £370 for 6 months.
Make sure you tell them that your doing multi engine CPL as well.
jess
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Hi Folks
Sorry for not getting back to you before.....internet limited at the moment.
I've done a search thro my email folder but I'm currently unable to find my email cover notes. If I do find it I'll post it up but it might be quicker if you get them to email you details direct prior to taking out the cover.
The 60 days max per trip rings a bell.....think most policys are that or less.
Good news is I PASSED my JAA ME CPL ! ! !
Sorry for not getting back to you before.....internet limited at the moment.
I've done a search thro my email folder but I'm currently unable to find my email cover notes. If I do find it I'll post it up but it might be quicker if you get them to email you details direct prior to taking out the cover.
The 60 days max per trip rings a bell.....think most policys are that or less.
Good news is I PASSED my JAA ME CPL ! ! !
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Hi,
Try to go shopping for insurance. I checked on the net found it to be easier to go online when shopping for insurance. The place I went to is www.insurancepaylite.com They were able to give a quote that was acceptable to me in the speediest time. Anyways hope this helps you.
Try to go shopping for insurance. I checked on the net found it to be easier to go online when shopping for insurance. The place I went to is www.insurancepaylite.com They were able to give a quote that was acceptable to me in the speediest time. Anyways hope this helps you.
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Medical Insurance for Flight Training in USA
What, if any, are the mandatory medical insurance requirements for flight training in the USA?
I recall reading something a while back but can't seem to find it now.
Cheers,
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I recall reading something a while back but can't seem to find it now.
Cheers,
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Insurance?
I got a quote from an Insurance company in Dublin for 12months for my flight training in the states, €375 which is very reasonable compared to the quotes I've got before. It's from a company called "Cover Work" just wondering has anyone dealt with them before, any comments on them?
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Medical Insurance is not required in the United States. It is highly recommended you are covered.
Unless you are bleeding to death (Emergency), no doctor will see you however. You will still get a bill after they keep you from dieing in the Emergency Room!
Automobile insurance is required to drive.
US Aeromedical Exams, if that is what you are wondering, cost anywhere from $60-100.
Unless you are bleeding to death (Emergency), no doctor will see you however. You will still get a bill after they keep you from dieing in the Emergency Room!
Automobile insurance is required to drive.
US Aeromedical Exams, if that is what you are wondering, cost anywhere from $60-100.
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"excess waiver" insurance?
Is there any insurance out there to buy in order to waive the excess you normally need to pay in the unlikely event of an accident when renting an aircraft (in the UK)?
When flying solo, endorsed by the instructor, using the aircraft of the school; who is financially liable if something goes wrong?
When flying solo, endorsed by the instructor, using the aircraft of the school; who is financially liable if something goes wrong?
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Personal Insurance for hours building in the US
Hi
Just about to go to California to do some hours building. The school advise that aircraft are insured but the pax/crew are not and suggest obtaining travel insurance to cover flying an aircraft.
Will be taking the missus on most of the Xcountry stuff.
Any of you guys got any exp of this and can suggest who to approach ?
Best
GA(Bournemouth)
Just about to go to California to do some hours building. The school advise that aircraft are insured but the pax/crew are not and suggest obtaining travel insurance to cover flying an aircraft.
Will be taking the missus on most of the Xcountry stuff.
Any of you guys got any exp of this and can suggest who to approach ?
Best
GA(Bournemouth)
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hi there,
just done exactly the same but in florida - missus was more impressed with the beach than flying!
anyway......traffords do aircraft insurance specifically for this purpose (see www.traffordsinsurance.co.uk ). for just shy of 100quid its a bargain for an annual policy.
bolty
just done exactly the same but in florida - missus was more impressed with the beach than flying!
anyway......traffords do aircraft insurance specifically for this purpose (see www.traffordsinsurance.co.uk ). for just shy of 100quid its a bargain for an annual policy.
bolty
Insurance
There is also the AOPA renters insurance that covers passengers.
The link is here:
http://www.aopaia.com/renters_start.cfm#
Alexander Aviation Associates out of Florida also offer renters insurance.
Their website is here:
http://www.alexanderaviation.com/AAA/v2/index.html
Both give you coverage anywhere in the US for up to a year.
They will insure you over the phone as far as I know...:ok
The link is here:
http://www.aopaia.com/renters_start.cfm#
Alexander Aviation Associates out of Florida also offer renters insurance.
Their website is here:
http://www.alexanderaviation.com/AAA/v2/index.html
Both give you coverage anywhere in the US for up to a year.
They will insure you over the phone as far as I know...:ok
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Issues of Insurance for RSA
Hello all, there's a double reason for starting this as a new thread. Firstly I 'm struggling to find a decent comparative list of insurance companies who will provide comprehensive insurance cover for a period of up to 12 months to cover flight training etc in South Africa. I'm starting the cpl/ir course with 43 Airschool in October and insurance is just another hurdle to getting the VISA (never mind the vaunted fATPL!!).
Anyway, if there's anyone who can recommend a company they have used (or several) it would be much appreciated.
May I also use this as an opportunity to say hello to any others who are starting the same course on 16th October, good luck and see you soon I hope!
Unz
Anyway, if there's anyone who can recommend a company they have used (or several) it would be much appreciated.
May I also use this as an opportunity to say hello to any others who are starting the same course on 16th October, good luck and see you soon I hope!
Unz
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Try Denis Jankelow in South Africa - they do a wide range of aviation insurances. www.jankelow.co.za If nothing else they should be able to advise.
You could also try SOS international or Euroassist.
You could also try posting the same question on avcom.co.za Might also get some useful advice from others that have been to 43.
Enjoy - most of the pilots I have met who trained there refer to their time at 43 with great affection
You could also try SOS international or Euroassist.
You could also try posting the same question on avcom.co.za Might also get some useful advice from others that have been to 43.
Enjoy - most of the pilots I have met who trained there refer to their time at 43 with great affection
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'Paying' for insurance excess-Before flight?!!
Hi all,
I'm about to go to Spain to renew my MEP rating with a small flight school in Jerez.
Anway, I booked my flights and have just received their booking form via email.
What caught my eye was their requirement for the applicant to sign up before flying to pay their €2500 insurance excess in case of damage to the aircraft
To quote their form :
"Our planes have an excess of €2500 for hull insurance. You have to sign a credit-card voucher of this amount and we will keep this until the end of the rental period. If there is any damage to the plane (for which the renter is responsible) we will take this amount in case of not payment, for the part of the insurance excess. If there is nothing[damage] we hand back the voucher when the retal is terminated."
I've never heard of this before!!(?)
This sounds pretty like risky territory to me as the renter is basically relying on the schools integrity NOT to cash the credit card voucher afterwards!?
Any takers???
regards
John001.
I'm about to go to Spain to renew my MEP rating with a small flight school in Jerez.
Anway, I booked my flights and have just received their booking form via email.
What caught my eye was their requirement for the applicant to sign up before flying to pay their €2500 insurance excess in case of damage to the aircraft
To quote their form :
"Our planes have an excess of €2500 for hull insurance. You have to sign a credit-card voucher of this amount and we will keep this until the end of the rental period. If there is any damage to the plane (for which the renter is responsible) we will take this amount in case of not payment, for the part of the insurance excess. If there is nothing[damage] we hand back the voucher when the retal is terminated."
I've never heard of this before!!(?)
This sounds pretty like risky territory to me as the renter is basically relying on the schools integrity NOT to cash the credit card voucher afterwards!?Any takers???
regards
John001.
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sounds ok to me, your not actually paying, just putting the funds available if something should occur, don't forget its on credit card so anything over £100 is recoverable by the card insurance anyway, i've had to do similar before with some hire cars.
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I've seen this a few times before. One question you need to ask. Who is PIC? If the instructor (or who ever yo are flying with) is, then why should you be held responsible for the damage. Its up to them to take the controls if you screw up. Thats why they are there. (oh I can see a few eye brows raised now) But seriously, it really is IMHO.
If you are hours building, then I see no problem. School charges X amount due to insurance rates but have an excess / deductable. In most cases, you either accept the risk or take your own additional cover for the excess. Maybe consider AOPA renters insurance as an option. Not done it myself, but have heard of it. Not sure how a recurrency check fits into this, but thats my two cents worth
IBR
If you are hours building, then I see no problem. School charges X amount due to insurance rates but have an excess / deductable. In most cases, you either accept the risk or take your own additional cover for the excess. Maybe consider AOPA renters insurance as an option. Not done it myself, but have heard of it. Not sure how a recurrency check fits into this, but thats my two cents worth
IBR
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re PIC
I'll be realistic;
good point. As I'll be initially renewing my laspsed MEP I therefore will not(cannot) be PIC as I won't have a current rating to act as PIC.
Afterwards however, its my intention to do some single engine instrument flight training with an instructor (VFR) for which I AM rated to do. So I assume that I would then be logging 'PICUS' (PIC under supervision) .
Would this mean that the instructor/flight school is then liable??
regards
John001
good point. As I'll be initially renewing my laspsed MEP I therefore will not(cannot) be PIC as I won't have a current rating to act as PIC.
Afterwards however, its my intention to do some single engine instrument flight training with an instructor (VFR) for which I AM rated to do. So I assume that I would then be logging 'PICUS' (PIC under supervision) .
Would this mean that the instructor/flight school is then liable??
regards
John001