Many pilots fly a rental or training aircraft with the assumption that insurance isn’t their responsibility—that the owner of the aircraft, the flight school or FBO, is responsible. While it’s true the FBO or school insures the airplane, these businesses are protecting themselves, not you.
Often an aircraft renter is told he or she doesn’t need liability coverage—only $5,000 for aircraft damage. But here’s what that FBO doesn’t tell you: They have their own liability coverage and they aren’t worried about you—the renter—being sued, as that won’t affect them. The FBO will have hull coverage to cover the aircraft and more than likely your $5,000 will simply cover their deductible.
Buying renter’s insurance is quick and easy: Renter’s insurance ranges from $250,000/$25,000 to $1,000,000/$100,000 for liability coverage and optional physical damage liability, all for an affordable price that makes protecting yourself and your assets the logical choice. For more information or to apply for a policy, visit the website (http://aopainsurance.org/rent) or call 800-622-2672. AOPA members earn a 5-percent discount.
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