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Permalink Reply by Bryan Walstrom on October 3, 2018 at 1:14pm

Hey Dustin, 

 I am actually in the process of investigating this to make sure it is easy for everyone. I did speak with Sky Smith during the Zenith event very briefly and he mentioned two or three companies that he works with that wouldn't have a problem with it as long as the pilot had sufficient time etc. I will post my findings and options as well soon. I will NOT be self insuring so this is high priority for me as well.

-Bryan Walstrom

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Permalink Reply by Michael Doornbos on October 3, 2018 at 1:39pm

Awesome. Super interested as I am getting to that "now it's time for the engine" part myself.

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Davis on October 3, 2018 at 2:46pm

Not sure what the engine has to do with it but I had no difficulty getting insurance for my 650 a couple of months ago.

Glenn Davis

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Permalink Reply by Dustin Bodine on October 3, 2018 at 3:09pm

Glenn,

From what I am told, there shouldn't be any issue with a certified engine or something that was factory built with dozens of examples flying. The issue comes in when you either build the engine yourself or there are little to zero known examples currently flying. The risk is that the engine quits on the plane and you will then likely have an insurance claim. From a statistical perspective, a certified engine is less likely to quit. From what I am told, because of this risk some insurance companies might not cover you. From what Bryan said, this might not be the case.

What engine did you use?

-Dusty

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Davis on October 3, 2018 at 3:19pm

Hi Dusty,

I'm flying behind the Viking.

Glenn Davis

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Hoyt on October 4, 2018 at 8:29am

Those guys at your local EAA chapter don't know what they're talking about.

I had no problem getting insurance when I was running a Corvair (that I'd built myself).  Indeed, it was a photo of my airplane that was on all the EAA insurance brochures for a couple of years.

- Pat

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Permalink Reply by Bryan Walstrom on October 4, 2018 at 9:00am

Thanks for sharing Patrick. If you don't mind sharing... what is your yearly premium and amount in hull coverage?  I am waiting a response from an insurance broker quoting several options and I will share with everyone that quote when I receive it. But it sounds very positive that this is a non-issue for all of us regardless of engine. 

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Permalink Reply by Jan Eggenfellner on October 4, 2018 at 10:42am

Bryan, it is my understanding a lot of that is going to have to do with the pilot and a lot of deciding factors so those amounts could be drastically different. Had zero issues with people getting the Viking insured, but there are hundreds flying so that might be a different circumstance and deciding factor for the insurance companies of they feel there is more risk involved, I don't know the difficulties if there were only none/few. Regardless, I'm sure someone will, but it might be a larger $$. But I think a broad quote is hard to use because it is more than anything going to be based on pilot 

-Alissa

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Permalink Reply by Bryan Walstrom on October 4, 2018 at 11:42am

Understood. 

   Shouldn't be a big deal. I just want to go ahead and pave the road so it is a quick and easy process for everyone (including myself). 

   Thanks for your response Alissa! Good to have met you and I'll see you guys at the other aviation venues throughout the year I am sure. You two make a cute couple and I truly wish you both happiness together and hope you have fun in this life adventure. ;-)

-Bryan 

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Permalink Reply by Jan Eggenfellner on October 4, 2018 at 12:08pm

Just something to keep in mind, I guess the similarities to cars apply, age, experience, accidents ….insurance is always fun :)

Very much appreciated and thank you!

-Alissa

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