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What is model flying?
Model flying involves controlling a small model aircraft from the ground using a radio transmitter. Models can include powered aircraft, gliders and scale replicas flown indoors or at designated outdoor flying sites.
Is model flying covered by travel insurance?
Yes. Model flying is included as a standard activity across the travel insurance policies available through Direct Travel.
Select model flying when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. You must also follow the aviation, registration and flying rules that apply at your destination.
Things to remember:
- Choose model flying when getting your quote
- Follow the local rules for model aircraft
- Use a designated or permitted flying area
- Keep the aircraft within sight and away from other people
What can travel insurance help with?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you’re injured while taking part in insured model flying. Repatriation can also be covered when medically necessary, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other travel related problems. Cover for the model aircraft and Personal Liability can vary, so read the applicable Policy Wording.
Model Flying FAQs
Is model flying included as a standard activity?
Yes. Model flying is included as standard across the policies available through Direct Travel. Select it when getting your quote and confirm that it appears on your policy documents.
Do I need to register my model aircraft?
Registration and operator requirements vary between destinations and types of aircraft. It is your responsibility to follow the local aviation rules before flying.
Can medical expenses be covered after an accident?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered when model flying is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Is Personal Liability covered while model flying?
Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while operating a model aircraft. Check the applicable cover and consider any separate insurance required by the flying site or local authority.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Select model flying, check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and read the applicable Policy Wording before taking part.
