If they rent/loan an airplane to someone and there is an accident then they
are probably going to be held liable along with the pilot.

Like you, I am interested in this discussion. On one hand I am generally
against requiring people to purchase something. On the other hand, I think
that people should be responsible for the consequences of their actions.
Liability insurance is required in autos in the US and for aircraft in most
other countries. Both Canada and Mexico require liability insurance. I
guess that I come down on the side of those who would mandate liability
insurance for pilots at least to cover those who are not in the airplane
(another airplane or on the ground).

Mike
MU-2

"Teacherjh" wrote in message
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Wouldn't the FBO/Club have liability on the airplane?

Maybe. The renter doesn't typically have access to that policy and can't
be
sure it's in force. Also, it might not cover pilot-induced accidents (but
only
maintanance-induced ones. I don't know, and unless the renter calls the
broker
each flight, the renter doesn't know either. The FBO is protecting
themselves,
not the renter or the victims.

Jose

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