drizzt76
Pre-takeoff checklist
Would anyone sign a hold harmless waiver before they received fuel at a FBO you visit regularly? I was told that this was a new policy and before they come near your aircraft you have to sign a document that says you release them of any and all liability for any reason including their negligence.
My first thought was it was unprofessional because you expect some accountability. Then I thought most hold harmless don't mean much if something did happen and they were at fault. I'm not a lawyer and this was most definitely written by one.
We didn't sign it until our company's legal looked at it. Until we get approval from legal we stopped getting fuel from that FBO. After a week absence I called them and let them know it still might take awhile and they might say no. They made the smart move and said we didn't need to sign it they would love to have us come back.
My first thought was it was unprofessional because you expect some accountability. Then I thought most hold harmless don't mean much if something did happen and they were at fault. I'm not a lawyer and this was most definitely written by one.
We didn't sign it until our company's legal looked at it. Until we get approval from legal we stopped getting fuel from that FBO. After a week absence I called them and let them know it still might take awhile and they might say no. They made the smart move and said we didn't need to sign it they would love to have us come back.