Barnyard BOb wrote:

WHEN/IF auto conversions prove to be equal or better than
the certified stuff, the insurance companies will be the first to
know it...... and the rates to reflect it. As it stands now, aviation
insurance companies, in general, want nothing to do with auto
conversion power at any price.

A bold statement sir, certainly worthy of BOb at his bubble busting
best.

Not bold at all, but....
Bubble busting, for sure, if you get denied insurance
solely because of a questionable engine choice.

Sing your praises of auto conversions to the insurance
companies and see where you get. Probably the same
place as EAA got with Avemco!!!!!

Please don't quibble further on this insurance angle.
Check with 5 aviation insurance companies and then get back
here and report what they FULLY & FACTUALLY have to say
concerning FULL COVERAGE for auto conversions.

That doesn't mean there's no need for conversions, that's being driven
by the extreme prices for certified aviation engines. As long as the
price for such engines remains high, there will always be people
trying to find a different way.

NEED is the worst possible motive.
When need overrules one's ability and finances,
how far behind can disaster be?

It's actually a very American trait to use innovation to solve a
problem.

Ignorance and stupidity are very American, with no shortage in sight.

You've been a prominant naysayer for many many years now, basically
since the beginning of the discussion back in the 80's. While you've
been saying no, more and more auto conversions have taken to the air.
How many have to successfully fly for you to be satisfied that the
auto conversion is a viable alternative?

Your muddleheaded perspective concerning me continues unabated.
I've never ever been against auto conversions. However....
I am stridently REACTIVE to outrageous and unprovable claims
made by hate mongers of Lycoming, et all. Those that cast
certified engines in a bad light while praising how much better
auto conversions are, will most likely hear from me.

If you don't want me fastidiously defending the honor of certified
engines, simply cease and desist the auto conversion bull****.
Reign in the hate mongers. Your beef is with them, if you want
to hear less of me on this subject.

Without certifiable data, anything said against certified engines,
is suspect. Since you cannot prove your case about how
wonderful auto conversions are compared to certified engines,
give it a rest and just build the damn things. Leave the negative
crap out of the sales pitches here and you will not have to whine
about my whining.

What exactly are your criteria?

Corky Scott

Similar to the aviation insurance industry.


Barnyard BOb - figures can lie and liars can figure