Insurance while flying training - travel, life. etc.
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As an instructor in command, then I'd be responsible for any bending while on my watch as it were.
If you've already signed a credit slip, what would happen if you and the school disagreed on responsibility - would you have the whipped out of your account anyway?
KK
If you've already signed a credit slip, what would happen if you and the school disagreed on responsibility - would you have the whipped out of your account anyway?
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I know the particular flight school u are going to, did some flying there earlier this year and signed said credit card slip.
The people there are very reasonable ( even Hans, dispite looking like a cross between Rudi Voller and JUrgen Klinsman!) and I wouldn't worry about them attempting to pull any scams with the cash.
That said however, you should not have to give them the excess if you are not going to be PIC. Ask em about it, whilst being a good school flying wise, their admin and organisation is not the best, theyve propably just not considered it.
Hope u enjoy it, the seneca they use (if its the same one I went in) is a badboy with newish engines that really take it up.
The people there are very reasonable ( even Hans, dispite looking like a cross between Rudi Voller and JUrgen Klinsman!) and I wouldn't worry about them attempting to pull any scams with the cash.
That said however, you should not have to give them the excess if you are not going to be PIC. Ask em about it, whilst being a good school flying wise, their admin and organisation is not the best, theyve propably just not considered it.
Hope u enjoy it, the seneca they use (if its the same one I went in) is a badboy with newish engines that really take it up.
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You will not be PIC if you are undergoing training. Therefore I don't think you should have to make such a commitment. Their instructor will be PIC, and therefore responsible for the aircraft. Even if you could be P1S in that class of aircraft (you can't) then the supervising pilot would have final responsibility.
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PIC
Originally Posted by Tuned In
You will not be PIC if you are undergoing training. Therefore I don't think you should have to make such a commitment. Their instructor will be PIC, and therefore responsible for the aircraft. Even if you could be P1S in that class of aircraft (you can't) then the supervising pilot would have final responsibility.
Thanks for your input!
John.
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Travel Insurance for Flight Training
Can anyone suggest companies that offer travel insurance for flight training in the US?
I take it that 'ordinary' travel insurance just doesn't cover flight training?
I've been on the 'Traffords insurance' website and, to be frank, it's so amateur I'm a little worried about the service I would get if I were to claim.
I take it that 'ordinary' travel insurance just doesn't cover flight training?
I've been on the 'Traffords insurance' website and, to be frank, it's so amateur I'm a little worried about the service I would get if I were to claim.
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Have you made any claims through Traffords Insurance?
I think it is important for an insurance company in this day and age to have information available online to outline what is and is not included in the premium. I completed their (insecure) online form with my details and got no response. I had to telephone them to get anywhere. I was then given a quote, but with no reference number.
I'd be interested to hear of other companies who offer travel insurance for flying training.
I think it is important for an insurance company in this day and age to have information available online to outline what is and is not included in the premium. I completed their (insecure) online form with my details and got no response. I had to telephone them to get anywhere. I was then given a quote, but with no reference number.
I'd be interested to hear of other companies who offer travel insurance for flying training.
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no, but they do send me a comprehensive list of what i'm covered for, when I went to the US on holiday my travel agent charged me 35 pounds for a single 2 week trip, with Traffords I get multi trip (60 day max) with winter sports and pilot cover for 93 pounds a year, the only thing they wont cover me for is my Jet Ski.
Isn't it OBA you are going to, they recommend Traffords to all there students, I havn't heard any bad feedback from them!
Isn't it OBA you are going to, they recommend Traffords to all there students, I havn't heard any bad feedback from them!
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Yes, OBA do recommend Traffords, it's a shame they don't offer any alternatives too. I was quoted £98 for the single trip for flight training. Sounds like you got a good deal. 
I do have an annual travel policy through Barclays Bank (the Additions Plus account), but the 'flying training bit' is not covered.
Are there no other companies that offer it?
I do have an annual travel policy through Barclays Bank (the Additions Plus account), but the 'flying training bit' is not covered.
Are there no other companies that offer it?
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Life Insurance
Hi,
Long time reader, first time poster. I am beginning modular training early next year and i was wondering if anybody knows where i can purchase life insurance for pilots, just incase the unfortunate should happen.
I have done a search i can't find anything.
Thank you in advance.
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Long time reader, first time poster. I am beginning modular training early next year and i was wondering if anybody knows where i can purchase life insurance for pilots, just incase the unfortunate should happen.
I have done a search i can't find anything.
Thank you in advance.
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Cheers m8'ty i also found this site to be helpful:
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/life...insurance.aspx
I thought maybe there was a specialist company that does these things for wannabes and pilots alike..
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/life...insurance.aspx
I thought maybe there was a specialist company that does these things for wannabes and pilots alike..
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Just had a quote for mortgage protection
Product: "Life or Earlier Critical Illness - Decreasing"
(In other words, the protection goes down in line with our mortgage, and included 'critical illness')
It includes the
"Special Conditions:
No entitlement to Critical Illness and Disability Benefit or Permanent and Total Disability Benefit shall arise in respect of [my name] if a claim for benefit is directly or indirectly attributable to aviation, gliding, parachuting or any form of aerial pursuit other than while the Assured is a passenger in an aircraft licensed to carry passengers and piloted by a pilot holding a commercail licence."
So basically, the quote doesn't cover me for flying. Has anybody declared aviation (PPL) and are covered while flying?
Product: "Life or Earlier Critical Illness - Decreasing"
(In other words, the protection goes down in line with our mortgage, and included 'critical illness')
It includes the
"Special Conditions:
No entitlement to Critical Illness and Disability Benefit or Permanent and Total Disability Benefit shall arise in respect of [my name] if a claim for benefit is directly or indirectly attributable to aviation, gliding, parachuting or any form of aerial pursuit other than while the Assured is a passenger in an aircraft licensed to carry passengers and piloted by a pilot holding a commercail licence."
So basically, the quote doesn't cover me for flying. Has anybody declared aviation (PPL) and are covered while flying?
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I'm assuming that you did disclose the aviation training to your insurance company? Out of mild professional interest, which company was it? If it is one of the direct providers (Direct Line ,Esure etc) then you are more likely to find certain exclusions are included. A couple of the specialist providers are far more flexible on this. Either speak to a local IFA or perhaps pm me and I will tell you who to try.
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So basically, the quote doesn't cover me for flying. Has anybody declared aviation (PPL) and are covered while flying?
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Travel Insurance - Hour Building in the US!
Hey,
Can anyone recommend a travel insurance policy to cover my hour building in the US. I'm going to be over there for 9 weeks, however on reading the small print of the main players, they exclude "travel in an aircraft other than as a fair paying pax" or alternatively any "Dangerous Activity".
Knowing insurance companies as i do, that would be more than enough to avoid liability should the worse happen while I'm flying.....no reflection on my flying you understand!
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
Can anyone recommend a travel insurance policy to cover my hour building in the US. I'm going to be over there for 9 weeks, however on reading the small print of the main players, they exclude "travel in an aircraft other than as a fair paying pax" or alternatively any "Dangerous Activity".
Knowing insurance companies as i do, that would be more than enough to avoid liability should the worse happen while I'm flying.....no reflection on my flying you understand!
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
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Also check your renters insurance for the Aircraft that you are flying. I believe that ALL policies exclude Foreign Nationals. You can pay the premium but will get nothing if you have to claim.
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