Canada coverage with AMA?
 

Does my AMA insurance cover me in Canada?

If yes then how many days a year?

Passing through BC on my to Alaska and the thumbs need exercising!

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

I have always heard that MAAC in Canada and the AMA have a reciprocal agreement
to allow each others members to fly. You might want to check with the AMA though.

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

Yes. There is a reciprocal agreement between MAAC and AMA, so members can fly in either country with insurance. The difference is the AMA is secondary insurance kicking in after your home or other insurance if you have any while the MAAC insurance is primary kicking in immediately, but still both plans are accepted.

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

Thanks for the reassurance.

I could not find anything on the AMA web site or the documentation about this.

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

UNLESS it is for Canadians and Americans. I just noticed your location. I'm not sure you could arrive from the UK and get MAAC and then assume AMA. You may have to do both as a non-US non-Canadian. Better ask MAAC.ca

"We do have a reciprocal agreement for acceptance of our insurance with the AMA’s
insurance in the US, but not with other insurers or countries. Our reciprocal agreement
with the AMA in the United States does mean that our insurance coverage is acceptable
to the AMA when we fly over there and vice versa. It must be noted that the American
safety rules and definitions of models differ from ours. The reciprocal agreement clearly
states that, for a visitor, where there is a discrepancy between the two standards, the more
stringent rule shall apply. It is thus advisable for visitors to familiarize themselves with
the rules of both countries.
We have found that some US clubs will not accept or agree to allow you to fly at their
site with MAAC Insurance. Some Canadian clubs take similar positions with AMA
insurance. AMA insurance while similar is slightly different from the coverage provided
by MAAC. Unfortunately that is the prerogative of individual clubs and if you want to fly
there you must agree to their terms. MAAC has no authority over them.
In most cases insurance policies from other countries are NOT acceptable to us because
we do not know the parameters or limitations of their coverage. The difference in
language and laws does not help. It is also a fact that many other countries will NOT
accept MAAC insurance essentially for the same reason.
If you came to Canada temporarily for a short stay from somewhere outside of Canada
and intend to fly in Canada, MAAC has a temporary membership available at a reduced
cost. Many other countries have similar arrangements for MAAC members who go there."

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

Morning J.Ducker

Here is access to the MAAC site which shows the 2008 agreement between MAAC/AMA

http://www.maac.ca/docs/2007/maacama_agreement2008.pdf

cheers
don dow
MAAC 4664L
http://www.rideauflyers.com/

RE: Canada coverage with AMA?
 

The best way to confirm that you are covered is to write or call Ilona Maine at the AMA. She should be able to answer your questions. I'm assuming you have non-resident AMA cover, and I don't know how that plays into the whole situation. Best to ask.