Ray, we got the same answer. The logic behind this
can be explained that the instructor could evaluate
the surface wind at the launch site, view the ground
and pattern traffic and any other pitfalls evident
at the moment. These things could not be assessed
from the air. Specious? Maybe. Maybe some day the
instructors will be hired by the insurance companies.

At 11:54 22 November 2003, Ray Lovinggood wrote:
Bob,

We've asked the same question and our answer came through
Costello, our insurance carrier. Paraphrasing here,
'The instructor must on the field (on the ground) and
be in a position to observe the takeoff.' Being in
the towplane that is towing the student doesn't count.

Of course, to us it seems, it doesn't matter if the
instructor is on the ground watching or in a towplane
towing or on the space station: he can't do anything
to help if something goes awry.

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

'Nolaminar' wrote in message
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Does instructor have to on the ground when a student
is flying?
Can the CFIG be towing or giving other instruction?
GA