Special FAR Extension to June 30 and Costello Coverage

https://www.faa.gov/coronavirus/regu...-19_Relief.pdf

This is an extension until June 30th for flight physicals, flight reviews and currency.

It is unclear to me if this applies only to "commercial" operators ("essential operations") or also applies to our "pleasure" glider flying.

I did reach out to Costello concerning coverage in the event of a claim resulting from a flight if the PIC's flight review has lapsed but within the June 30th FAA extension. Below is their response.

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Costello Insurance, as a broker, has no position on the subject as we have no authority. It is the insurance carrier’s call. As of this date, none of our insurers, including your carrier AIG, has relaxed their requirement for an in-force Flight Review.

We’ve seen the FAA’s statement with respect to not taking enforcement action for those whose medical expired between 3-31-20 and 6-30-20. Some insurers have relaxed their medical requirement. Some have not. AIG has followed the FAA’s lead on the medical issue. Of course the medical is not a requirement for flying gliders, but it is for operating tow planes. We’ve been waiting for something similar from the FAA for the Flight Review. You’re attachment is the first we’ve seen.

I will be forwarding it on to AIG and asking if they will suspend the flight review requirement. Upon receipt of their reply, I’ll let you know what they have to say.

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Stay healthy!!!

Best regards,

Pat

Pat Costello