Rob, It’s an interesting decision but it’s still only the NSW district court so it doesn’t establish any precedent outside the state. Effectively, it really restates the “willing assumption of risk” principle. But extending it to cover when the pilot is negligent, or irrespective of whether the pilot is negligent or not, is wide ranging - and seems to rewrite the law of torts (I wonder if there is an appeal?). In any case, a signed release will provide additional coverage for us. The challenge will be, as Rob says, what the insurance companies will do with this - will it leave student (and pilots) without insurance cover against personal injury?
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