FlyCovered Faqs

Question : Won’t let me add another aircraft

Q:	How many aircraft can I insure on a FlyCovered policy?
A:	On a new policy we can quote on and cover a maximum of 3 aircraft. If you have more than 3 aircraft you can take out another policy or add the additional aircraft to your policy following your initial purchase. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Can I change the deductible / excess on the insured aircraft after I have purchased my policy?
A:	Yes you can. Changes to the aircraft can be made from your FlyCovered account. Log in to your account, select MANAGE MY POLICY, select Manage Aircraft, select Edit Existing Aircraft and follow the instructions. We will email updated documents. If you are changing the aircraft you must follow the add new aircraft process. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Are there any aircraft that you are unable to insure?
A:	Aircraft with a value over £250,000. Aircraft that are based outside of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, the Island of Guernsey, the Island of Jersey and the Island of Alderney. Fixed-Wing aircraft which have a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) over 5,700 KG or under 390 KG. Any Rotary-Wing aircraft. Aircraft that are considered a single seat deregulated (SSDR) category aircraft. Aircraft that are classed as a gyrocopter or FLEXWING microlight, a glider or motor glider. Aircraft that are classed as warbirds (ex-military, replica and historic aircraft), amphibious aircraft, aircraft fitted with floats or aircraft configured for cargo. Aircraft that will be used for agricultural purposes, game capture & control, racing, any competition use, parachuting glider towing. Aircraft that will be used for any commercial use, including Ab-Initio instruction, commercial passenger carriage, commercial cargo rental, medevac, commercial aerial photography/filming, aerial survey, glider towing, air display, commercial operation for remuneration and/or hire and reward. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	How do I change the aircraft insured on my policy?
A:	This is quite easy. Log in to your FlyCovered account. Select MANAGE MY POLICY. Select Manage aircraft, select Get A Quote For A New Aircraft. Enter the new aircraft details, select Quote if the aircraft is acceptable we will provide you with a quotation to add the aircraft to the policy. If the aircraft is unacceptable to the insurers, you will be shown a screen showing the aircraft we are unable to insure, we advise you to re-enter the aircraft details just in case you have entered incorrect information. If the aircraft is acceptable and you wish to add it to your policy, select Update My Policy. You will go through to the payment page, please have your payment card ready if your not paying your premium by Direct Debit. When payment is received we will email you confirmation of the change with a new Schedule, please check the details are correct. When you book Insured Flying Days, the Certificate of Insurance will show the new aircraft details; please check they are correct. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Can I change the registration of the insured Aircraft?
A:	Yes. As long as you are not changing the aircraft. If you are changing the aircraft you must follow the add new aircraft process. Changes to the registration mark can be made from your FlyCovered account. Log in to your account, select MANAGE MY POLICY, select Manage aircraft, select Edit Existing aircraft and follow the instructions. We will email you updated documents if you proceed with any changes. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Can I amend the details of the aircraft insured on my policy?
A:	Yes you can, as long as you are not changing the aircraft. If you are changing the aircraft you must follow the add new aircraft process. To make changes to the aircraft, login to your FlyCovered account. Select MANAGE MY POLICY, select Manage Aircraft, select Edit Existing Aircraft and follow the instructions. If the change is acceptable we will advise you of any additional or return premium due. If you wish to make the change select UPDATE POLICY, we will then email new documents to you. Please check the documents are correct and show the requested changes. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer drone
Q:	How many aircraft can I get a quote on?
A:	We can quote and cover 3 aircrafts on a new policy. If you have more than 3 aircraft you can take out another policy or add the additional aircraft to your policy following your initial purchase. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Whats Insurance Premium Tax or IPT?
A:	Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a tax on general insurance premiums. The IPT to be paid on the premium is determined by the country of registration of the aircraft. The physical location of the aircraft is irrelevant, e.g. an aircraft that is registered in the UK but based in France is located in the UK and pays UK Tax. Commercial aircraft is exempt from IPT. Our system will allocate the applicable tax to the country of aircraft registration. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Can I add an additional aircraft to my policy?
A:	Yes, no problem. Log into your account. Go to MANAGE MY POLICY. Select Manage aircraft, select Get A Quote For A New Aircraft, enter the new aircraft details, and select Quote. If the aircraft is acceptable we will show you the additional premium for the new aircraft, the daily rate for Insured Flying Days if you have a Pay-As-You-Fly or Ground Cover + policy also a choice of deductibles. To make the change please select your preferred premium option, complete the question set and select Update My policy. You will then go through to the payment page. When payment is received we will send you confirmation of the new aircraft. You will receive a new Schedule and Certificate of Insurance showing the additional aircraft, please check the details on the documents are correct. If you have a Ground Cover+ or On Demand policy, we will send you a Schedule showing the additional aircraft and the Insured Flying Days you have available to book for the aircraft. To ignore the change select Cancel. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	What is Supplementary Payments cover?
A:	This covers any reasonable expenses incurred for the purpose of search and rescue operations for the aircraft, runway foaming, attempted or actual raising, removal, disposal or destruction of the wreck of the aircraft and the contents of the aircraft, fees in respect of any public inquiry or inquiry by the Civil Aviation Authority or any other relevant authority into an event involving the aircraft. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer