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LESSONS HARD LEARNT

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:46 am
by Hazzard
Yesterday I had a beautiful aircraft that I was learning to fly. Today I have a carcass.
Last night Wayne Bond closed the hanger to planes and an arrangement to further my training this morning. Today I am going up to the hanger to discuss with the insurance assessor the status of my plane.
My message: To those that have made the decision not to ensure your planes, that is your decision and to be respected. To those that are wondering what to do; DO IT. You never know what may happen when nobody is looking. I insured my plane, but the Rand / Euro has made such a dramatic change over the past 8 months that the insured value is now 20% under value.
I am not an insurance salesman looking to increase my portfolio, I am one of your flying mates that is suggesting that all you guys just give this a lot more thought.
Cheers,

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:50 am
by Low Level
Words are cheap - I really feel for you. Thinking of me in your shoes :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:57 am
by slysi
Hazzard, sorry man, this is devastating news. I hope you are able to replace her as soon as possible. :shock: :cry:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:15 am
by Tailspin
Hazzard

I am really sorry dude, would not wish this on anybody. STRONGS :!: :cry: :(

Not to nosey but any idea how it all started :?:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:33 am
by The Agent
Such a beaut and surely you will miss it, good luch with the claim.

Donald I am stunned

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:41 am
by ZULU1
As one of my best mates, proud of the aerie as you were, i am totally devastated..as part of the purchasing process, comms etc. I will phone you later. Melanie and I we just dont know what to say.

ZULU1 now for once speechless.

Alex

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:07 pm
by Alex
Hi Hazzard

Sorry to hear about your aircraft but look forward, my I ask what did you fly?

Alex

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:11 pm
by Alex
Hi Hazzard

Sorry I got the pictures late really sorry!!! :cry:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:11 pm
by Morph
What bad news. Sorry to hear about this. John was still telling me how nice it looked in real life.

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:13 pm
by ACE
Really sorry about your plane - I hope all goes OK with the insurance claim.

Regards
Charles.

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:23 pm
by RV4ker (RIP)
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
terrible news. Insurance is always a bugger, but IMHO is almost always worth it. Maybe it tight till exchange rate recovers (if?) and then replace. Most frustrating as you have to restart the buying process. My thoughts will those who have lost their babies....

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:44 pm
by cobra
Shocked :( this is very Sad.

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:36 pm
by Thunderboy
So sorry, that's terrible

I guess insurance is one of those things you hate having when you don't need it bu are so thankful for when you have it :roll:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 4:05 pm
by Tumbleweed
So sorry. Hope everyone gets on there feet quickly.

I had a total loss (house - thatch roof, contents, washing an'all), you'd be amazed how quickly one can recover.

Time to analise that dreaded grudge purchase - insurance. I hope all parties will share all experiences with us. Most share hangars and we could all learn from this.

Anyway, I did'nt like that specific plane, it did'nt come with the blond. :wink:

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:38 pm
by parafanaylya
Sorry about the loss - and the 20%. Hope the insurance doesn't drag their feet, and that you can get flying in your own aerie soon

I had a look at the other post and see it's dated as 8 Jan - did you only have it for 1 day?