Poor people have poor ways -
Those of us who have a few years experience with these models -know that the risk is 100%
Some guys try it on a very limited budget or forthought-with no idea that they could ever be expected to pay for damages they may incurr.
The under capable flyer with the trainer is classic example.
So tho he may "wish" to pay - he likely can't -any more than he likely had enough skill or judgement to fly the trainer .
So what to do ?
sue?
sure , go ahead.
Or maybe go to small claims court -if one exists .
This is the least expensive , LEGAL method of of attempting to get costs recovered.
Still the pro tem judge may side with the defendant -suggesting the risk is simply part of the hobby.
To clarify - no intent to harm=no money.
It really is an honorable thing to settle up[ for ones own doings but in todays' legal world and the common lack af civility,
likely you will get little satisfaction-unless it is voluntary.
It is against the law to harm them -