Is glider or sea plane add-on worth the risk (failed checkride)

[hammerhat]

I've heard that unless you are a member of a club or under the supervision of an instructor, you need to acquire insurance with a big deductible to rent a glider. Is this normal?

I rented gliders (solo) in number of different places, both commercial outfits and clubs, it was never a requirement to purchase any insurance. I believe SSA membership gives access to a decent insurance coverage, but I don't know all details.

Also my plain vanilla Avemco non-owned airplane policy always included glider coverage, I never asked for it it was there by default along with ASEL.

 

[Pilot Fighter]

I rented gliders (solo) in number of different places, both commercial outfits and clubs, it was never a requirement to purchase any insurance. I believe SSA membership gives access to a decent insurance coverage, but I don't know all details.

Also my plain vanilla Avemco non-owned airplane policy always included glider coverage, I never asked for it it was there by default along with ASEL.

Looks like the SSA really has their act together.

http://www.ssa.org/GroupInsurance

 

[cadbury]

I know about MES and SES...I'm planning on SES at the end of August and MES possibly at the end of the year. Can't really wait for SES add-on...that really sounds like fun.

Have you done with MES?

 

[smack300]

Have you done with MES?

 

[deadstick]

Soooo....dig up more old threads?

 

[smack300]

Soooo....dig up more old threads?

You just did the same..

 

[deadstick]

You just did the same..

I don't like cats.

 

[smack300]

I don't like cats.

Same. :stir: