FlyCovered Faqs

Question : commercial

Q:	Do you have any exclusions for what the insured aircraft can be used for?
A:	Yes we do. We are unable to insure any aircraft that will be used for agricultural purposes, game capture & control, competition use of any kind, racing or parachuting. 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:	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:	Can I insure my aircraft under a syndicate or group name?
A:	You can insure your aircraft under a group name. You will need to add the groups name and all the pilots of the group in the application process. We will use the person who is applying as the main contact. The group name will be shown as the policyholder. The group cannot operate the aircraft for any commercial use or to make a profit. You should contact the CAA who can provide information if you feel you are not complying and that you may fall under rental / commercial use. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer drone
Q:	Am I covered to carry passengers if we are "Cost Sharing" the flight?
A:	Yes you are covered. As a private pilot you are allowed to carry up to six cost-sharing passengers in a light aircraft providing, no profit is made. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says costs do not have to be shared equally but the pilot must make a contribution. We suggest you contact the CAA if you are in any doubt of the rules around this. No profit is allowed in this situation, as that would make it a commercial flight for which an Air Operator Certificate would be needed from the CAA. It is illegal to conduct commercial flights without that certificate. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	What if I require a non-standard use for my aircraft?
A:	At the moment we can only offer cover for private and pleasure purposes, including incidental business or professional purposes and continuation training of the pilots named on the policy but not for commercial use. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	What am I covered to use the aircraft for?
A:	The policy covers you to use the aircraft for private and pleasure purposes including incidental business or professional purposes and continuation training of the pilots named on the policy but not for any commercial use. Full details are available in your FlyCovered policy wording. Found In Ground Cover+ On Demand Frequent Flyer
Q:	Do you insure Drones?
A:	Yes but you will need to go to our drone site to get a quote as this is our aviation site. Go to the menu bar above, select home ( it looks like a house). You will then go to our home page. Select Commercial Drones and you will be able to get a quote or find out more about our drone policies. 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