Aviation Insurance Policies for Pilots, Owned and Non-Owned Aircraft
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Sport Pilot

  1. Do you insure Light Sport Aircraft?
  2. Do you insure experimental aircraft that are operated under the
    Light Sport Aircraft rules?
  3. Do I have to provide you with a copy of my driver's license?
  4. Aside from my driver's license and pilot certificate, is there
    anything else that is required to operate under the Light Sport
    Aircraft rules?
  5. I would like to rent or borrow a Light Sport Aircraft. Does your
    non-owned aircraft insurance policy include coverage for light
    sport aircraft?


  1. Q:  Do you insure Light Sport Aircraft?
    A:  Yes, Avemco offers a broad range of coverage on most standard certificated aircraft and S-LSA aircraft that are factory built in accordance with the manufacturers consensus standards outlined under regulation 14 CFR 21.190.


  2. Q:  Do you insure experimental aircraft that are operated under the Light Sport Aircraft rules?
    A:  Yes, Avemco offers a variety of coverage options for most experimental amateur built aircraft that are operated under the Light Sport Aircraft rules.


  3. Q:  Do I have to provide you with a copy of my driver's license?
    A:  In most cases we do not require a copy of your driver's license to activate your policy, however in the event of a claim this is usually part of the documentation that will be requested.


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  5. Q:  Aside from my driver's license and pilot certificate, is there anything else that is required to operate under the Light Sport Aircraft rules?
    A:  While you do not need a formal medical certificate to operate under the Light Sport Aircraft rules, Avemco cautions its customers they must still meet the usual and customary requirements under the FAA regulations.  For example, you must still comply with any FAA flight review requirements and ensure your aircraft is current with its annual inspection.  Please refer to the regulation for further information.


  6. Q:  I would like to rent or borrow a Light Sport Aircraft.  Does your non-owned aircraft insurance policy include coverage for light sport aircraft?
    A:  Yes, Avemco's non owned aircraft insurance policy includes coverage when flying standard certificated aircraft and S-LSA aircraft that are factory built in accordance with the manufacturers consensus standards outlined under regulation 14 CFR 21.190.  For a quote or to purchase S-LSA non-owned coverage click here.


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These FAQs and answers are general in nature and are not intended to address the specific requirements of an individual's policy.  These should be discussed directly with one of Avemco's trained staff.  In all cases, the terms, conditions of the policy and policy endorsements will determine the outcome of a specific situation.
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