Prospective pilots across the country find it difficult to find good instructors, and Avemco hopes its new insurance policy will help to encourage qualified CFIs who own their own aircraft to consider teaching part-time. Such arrangements are difficult and expensive under current insurance options, but Avemco says its new product, announced at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Wednesday, will make it easier and more affordable. The customized CFI insurance is now available in most states, the company said. “Our hope is to facilitate an increase in the number of qualified, experienced flight instructors available to the general aviation community,” said Avemco President Jim Lauerman.
The low rate of student starts, the shortage of CFIs, and the overall low level of flying activity across the country is of concern to Avemco, Lauerman said.
