"Vaughn Simon" wrote

While I believe you are on the winning side in your argument about
aircraft materials, the Zodiac may not be the best example to prove your
point. As an LSA, tt is certified to an industry standard, not an FAA
standard. I recently checked out in one and it even has a "warning" in
the cockpit to that effect.

Yes, BUT don't let that warning read with too much meaning, either.

The warning is there, just as the warning in experimentals. It reads that
this aircraft does not meet the qualifications of FAA certified aircraft, or
something like that. I'm sure most of you remember exactly what that says.

It should be noticed that while it has not been compared directly to the FAA
standards, there are many, many homebuilts that far exceed the FAA
standards. Some of the quality in homebuilts make certified aircraft look
like erector set airplanes, in comparison. g
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Jim in NC