Yeah, that would be bad if the friend was serious with that kind of a replacement. If he was serious, I would question the friendship. My 2nd option was just like you said about offering cash. That may be the best offer.

There has to be a cutoff amount though. I guess it all depends on how bad he feels about crashing a "friends" plane. What's your definition of friend? Mine is like the old adage:
"A friend will bail you out of jail, a true friend will be right next to you in the same cell..."

I agree with you about flying other's planes. I would just be too nervous as well, but if I ever did I would be prepared to pay whatever THEY think is fair. Granted, if it was a $99 plane with very old electronics, and their replacement price was WAY out of line then I would suggest alternatives. In my opinion, a friendship has no dollar amount attached. Replacement planes on the otherhand... [sm=lol.gif]