It pays to be selfish

I just insured with Costello through SSA.
It's about 10 percent or so more to bind coverage that allows others to use your glider.
They do require a CFIG cockpit checkout for the pilot using the glider prior to being flown.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-7, Mike N. wrote:
I just insured with Costello through SSA.
It's about 10 percent or so more to bind coverage that allows others to use your glider.
They do require a CFIG cockpit checkout for the pilot using the glider prior to being flown.

A lot can depend on glide ratio and things like complexity. A SLSP may not be something the insurance company will let others fly even if they leave the engine alone.
Seems there is a break point at which there is no "open pilot clause", and additional pilots cost additional money.

All this also depends on what you think a good deal is! If you allow another pilot to fly your glider and they allow you to fly theirs, seems to me a very good deal. Many find allowing a junior pilot to fly is a good deal.

If Ripacheco1967 and a friend bought a glider and each paid 1/2 of the insurance, maintenance, tiedowns, etc, that would be good too.
Jim

There is a middle option: add specific named pilot(s) to the coverage. Depending on the glider and the prior experience of this pilot(s), it may not cost any extra.

That's right.Â* I have a friend on both the Stemme and the Cessna-180
policies for no extra cost.Â* He only had to execute a Pilot History Form
showing his qualifications.Â* The Stemme is way more complex to operate
than the 180, and the 180 requires much more attention during take off
and landing.Â* I'm also allowed to fly his glider.

On 6/4/2019 8:53 PM, wrote:
There is a middle option: add specific named pilot(s) to the coverage. Depending on the glider and the prior experience of this pilot(s), it may not cost any extra.

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Dan, 5J

On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-7, Mike N. wrote:
I just insured with Costello through SSA.
It's about 10 percent or so more to bind coverage that allows others to use your glider.
They do require a CFIG cockpit checkout for the pilot using the glider prior to being flown.

Many times in the past I added someone to my insurance at NO cost. Just had to be a named pilot, not open ended, and have a cockpit sign off. Can be a good idea to add your favorite instructor or mentor.