CapnVegetto
The Prince of all Saiyans
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It depends on a number of factors.....how much hull and liability you carry, what type of operation, etc. Our time requirements, open pilot for left seat is 4000 TT, 2000 ME, 1000 turbine, 500 in type, school within a year. I don't have the TT, but I've got close to the ME, well over the turbine, and over the type, so they let me slide. I'm 'named' on the policy.Hung Start said:CapnVeggeto:
Any ideas what your insurance requirements might be to be in the left seat? They used to be pretty easy in a 500 series, but I understand all insurances have clamped down quite a bit.
Thanks
Hung
I've seen TT requirements as low as 2500 hours, but that's for ratty 135 ops that carry minimal insurance. I think a lot of it depends on how long you've been with the insurance company, too. I know of one charter company in the area with at least 1 sub 2000 hour captain (the guy has like 1500 in type though). They said that the insurance approves "anyone they approve" because they've been with them for so long and have never had a claim.
Roughly I'd say about 3500 TT and 500 in type will be enough to slide you by on most policies. Less is always possible though, with some bitching and possible premium increase. Whenever an underwriter says you're unisnsurable, look for another insurance company. Almost anyone can be insured, it'll just cost more.