"Gary Drescher" wrote in message news:CLBmc.43562

I'd argue that my interpretation is correct, because otherwise
the phrase "before being flown" is superfluous. If the plane needs
repair & is away from home, blah blah blah... covers the intent
quite properly -- at least the intent you and Pete place on it.

It's not really a question of when you take off. "If the PIC determines
that
the plane needs repair before being flown..."

The fact that there's discussion over the interpretation demonstrates that
the policy is unclear, so the discussion itself must assume that the wording
itself might not clearly reflect the FBO's intent. Given that, I personally
would not rent one of these planes or try to determine what the policy means
further without asking the author of the contract to clarify the wording and
intent.

-c