----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: <flyrotary@olsusa.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 6:54 AM
Subject: Aircraft Insurance


> From time to time the subject of insurance comes up regarding rotary
powered
> aircraft.  I happen to run across AMEVCO's new website and found this in
> their FAQ list.
>
> Q: Can I get coverage for aircraft damage on my homebuilt if I equip it
with
> an automobile engine?
> A: Yes. Avemco offers coverage for several of the popular FWF converted
> automobile engine packages, including First Flight coverage for a newly
> completed aircraft. Aircraft equipped with other automobile engines may be
> eligible for coverage once the engine has accumulated 100 flight hours in
> the aircraft.
>
> This is interesting seeing as how AMEVCO recently disolved their
> relationship with the EAA regarding insurance of Homebuilts and their has
> been remours that they would not insure auto engine conversions.   I have
my
> insurance with AMEVCO and when I contacted them earlier this year
regarding
> the status of my insurance since I have an auto engine.  They responsed
that
> because I was a current customer they would continue the policy.
> FWIW
>
> Ed Anderson
> Matthews, NC
> RV-6A N494BW
> eanderson@carolina.rr.com
>