Re: Need Sonex Specific Time For Insurance
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:57 pm
I was unaware of the availability of the $400 liability policy only (as was my insurance broker OR the Sonex rep I spoke with) and will check that out. But if that IS a viable alternative, why doesn't Sonex promote it or at least steer customers such as myself to it?
In response to Bruce: you missed the point of the post if you read that I was worried about $25k investment. I'm strictly concerned about the possibility of hurting someone other than myself in the event of an accident.
As i mentioned: I was involved in a plane crash. I experienced how quickly the lawyers get involved looking to ''blame' someone. And if you are unfortunate enough to perish in the crash, do you REALLY want your family left with ANY legal mess?
Our crash occurred THREE hours after returning the craft to flight status. No corners were cut. Approximately $150k was invested in nothing but the best parts and services. Yet we had a mechanical failure nonetheless proving that STUFF happens no matter how careful or skilled you are. And after going through once, only a fool would risk it again.
I have no friends who own Sonex' in which to log time so that's not an avenue to explore. But until or unless the Sonex factory (and many others) step up to help builders, I fear the whole industry will be negatively impacted.
I know it has caused me to re-think it and I'll probably go back to a Van's product.
In response to Bruce: you missed the point of the post if you read that I was worried about $25k investment. I'm strictly concerned about the possibility of hurting someone other than myself in the event of an accident.
As i mentioned: I was involved in a plane crash. I experienced how quickly the lawyers get involved looking to ''blame' someone. And if you are unfortunate enough to perish in the crash, do you REALLY want your family left with ANY legal mess?
Our crash occurred THREE hours after returning the craft to flight status. No corners were cut. Approximately $150k was invested in nothing but the best parts and services. Yet we had a mechanical failure nonetheless proving that STUFF happens no matter how careful or skilled you are. And after going through once, only a fool would risk it again.
I have no friends who own Sonex' in which to log time so that's not an avenue to explore. But until or unless the Sonex factory (and many others) step up to help builders, I fear the whole industry will be negatively impacted.
I know it has caused me to re-think it and I'll probably go back to a Van's product.