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Kirk Stant wrote:
(Mark James Boyd) wrote in message news:404eae3c$1@darkstar...

So the opinions and exclusions of other insurers are important here
too. Have any of you old guys (how about that guy who's "66")
inquired about this for Avemco or other insurers?

Mark,

I've never heard of any exclusion for glider racing, as normally
practiced. We just had Pat Costello give us an excellent talk about
the aviation insurance business at our monthly ASA meeting, and the
subject didn't come up - and I'm sure Pat was aware that half of the
pilots in the audience were regular racers. And since most gliders
(or at least a large number) are licenced "EXPERIMENTAL - RACING" I'm
sure the subject would have come up if it was an issue.

Just don't plan on taking your Lingus to Reno!

Interesting question, though. I just went back through my policy, and
while it does contain a reference to "Closed Course Racing" in the
Exclusions, it also has a coverage amendment that specifically states
that "The definition of non-commercial use includes participation in
soaring competition or meets." So at least Costello (and AIG, the
underwriter) understands glider insurance needs (which makes sense,
since it's the SSA group insurance plan).

Cheers,

Kirk
66

Thanks Kirk! What a fantastic response. Appreciate the extra effort
on your part!



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Mark Boyd
Avenal, California, USA