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I agree, SkySmith got me a quote for Hull and Liability that was approx 1/2 of what I am currently being charged, when others would not even try. Give them a try. If you do be sure and tell them you are using Tracy Crooks components (you are aren't you {:>)), they are aware of and seem to be impressed with the quality of his products. I must tell you though that both you as a pilot (hours) and the aircraft appear to be considered as a package - meaning without flight hours on your rotary project, the outcome may not be as favorable. Just my speculations of course, was not told this.

Ed Anderson

----- Original Message -----

From: Russell Duffy

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:47 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Builder Risk Insurance

Nation Air / EAA will write the policy at 1% of hull value.

Was this a typo, or do you really mean 1%?



However once completed no other insurance is available through EAA or Nation Air. Avemco said after 100 hours of flight they had a third party that will write liability only. No one will cover the aircraft if a storm blows the hanger down.

Try calling SkySmith. Scott really worked hard to get me liability coverage on my RV-3. I believe they insure several other rotary guys as well. I never asked about builders coverage, nor anything beyond the liability that's needed for my hanger police.

What we need is a list of aircraft flying and those being build along with any other "certified engine" aircraft owned by these individuals. If we take fifty flying aircraft / builders risk and bid it as a package to the underwriters "winner take all" then we might get their attention.

Interesting idea. Can't hurt to try.

Rusty (teaching people by phone how to power up their MRI scanners)