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I have an friend that wants me to fly his airplane. The plane is current and flyable in every way. I have a non owner insurance policy with ample coverage for my own protection including hull coverage for the airplane. I want to make sure he is also covered in the event of something that is not covered by my policy ( mechanical failure, hail, struck by another aircraft, etc.). My friend is older and I want to make sure he is taken care of. What needs to be done with his insurance policy, what do you think the cost of this will be? If he puts me on his insurance will I still need to have non owners insurance if his policy covers the same things?

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    Brian on Dec 26, 2012

    1) Make sure his policy allows instruction.

    2) Get a letter that adds you to his insurance as named/additionally insured.

    3) If you can’t do #2 at the very least get a waiver of subrogation. This will make it so the insurance company cannot go after you in the event of an accident or incident.

    You having your own insurance is fine. If you get named insured on his policy than your policy is just an extra cushion of protection. Either way, it’s good you have your own policy.

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  2. Anrboy on Dec 26, 2012

    I think you covered what I was looking for. #1 is a check and I think #2 is very possible. The non owner insurance covers me and I feel it is my duty to make sure the gentleman letting me borrow his plane is properly covered and doesn’t miss something in his old age. Thank you

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  3. Brian on Dec 28, 2012

    Whatever you do just be sure you have one of those letters. I’ve often heard of/been told myself by insurance agents that the CFI is covered in the plan. What they really mean is the insurance holder’s coverage remains in tack when receiving instruction, the coverage does not necessarily extend to the CFI. Be careful!

    Think of it this way, if their coverage does cover you, there should be no issue to give you something in writing that specifically states that.

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