"misha" wrote in message ...

If you're talking collision, I might be inclined to agree. The question is can
you afford the loss.

I though that chances of survival are pretty slim in a total loss event
in flight - I hope to make it to Eden and not to be too worried about
the money part.

You can do a lot of damage to the aircraft and still survive. If you have a loan
secured by the aircraft, they will almost certianly want insurance to protect
their interests by the way.