Renting ?'s

Eric Backscheider wrote:
I had a few questions about renting aircraft. I am very close to
taking my check ride and my FBO said once I get my ticket I then need
to carry a 25k insurance policy on the plane to rent from them.

I am surprised. My FBO strongly suggests that you carry a renters insurance
as soon as you solo. Because at that moment you are PIC and responsible for
any damage. Insurance is not formally required because the FBO is covered by
their insurance. However, in case their insurance has to reimburse the FBO,
then their insurance will go after you and they will get their money back
from you. So you better carry your own insurance.

I
don't have a big deal with this, but they go on to say that in the
tailwheel plane that I have been training (J-3) I will not be able to
land at any other airport, period.
Is this normal, for the tailwheel?

At my FBO the Aronca Champ must be hand-propped and only the line personal
of the FBO is authorized to do that.
So either you have to take a line man along for the ride or you have to fly
local only.

Is it normal to have to carry insurance on a plane that I rent?

Yes. For higher-value planes (twin-engine, ...) even mandatory.

jue