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What I always find interesting with our discussions is you are steadfast in that if there is no data or analytics presented, it must be false. Unfortunately, the vast majority of industrial data and analytics is only found in the private/paid sector and not in the public/free sector. And the...

The Israelis have it and don’t share it. Matter of fact everyone that was associated with the US training after 9/11 had to sign NDAs with the Israeli govt or something similar if they wanted to participate. Perhaps email EL AL and they'll share it? Or forward it to the Mossad for further...

Yes. And on several different levels. Its considered the gold standard in the industry and has been written about a lot. But considering the populace of entire countries would happily go out of their way to blow up an Israeli aircraft the fact they haven’t done so for many decades is a pretty...

Can't speak much for his methods, but the core foundation for his approach has been used by the Israelis to great success for years. The Israeli version was originally one of the methods being looked at before TSA "solution" was passed.

True. Perhaps check with your CFI and your check ride DPE to see if your GPS nav equipment selection will satisfy your regulatory requirement for your rating? Also be sure the IFR equipment requirements in 91.205 are installed and in working order before you start your training. And as a FYI, I...

I don’t follow the pilot side, but I would check what are the current type of approaches one needs to show proficiency at to pass the check ride. Then figure what equipment you need to have. But as I recall you will need more than GPS nav ability. From there you have options to control install...

As with any of the diesel or " high compression engine" used in aircraft they have their place. But they usually only excel in specific niche markets vs as an overall replacement for existing conventional aircraft engines. There seems to be a resurgence of diesel offerings of late, especially on...

Yes. But speaking from strictly a technical aspect, how much time, effort, and money is very subjective to the person performing the alteration. For example, if a retired mechanical engineer with drivetrain experience wanted to swap out a V8 in his 172, he probably could do it for the cost of...

Okay. Since Corsair was able install a V8 on their 172, why do you suppose other TC aircraft owners have not done the same?

You’ll find the FARs have less to do with safety and more to do with management of the federal aviation system and the compliance with international agreements. As to lobbyists, I’ve seen them more on the statute/policy side which doesn’t always make it down to the regulatory side. While there...

Not at all. Dynon sets the price of the STC. There are plenty of examples out there of free STC documentation. Sure… good old fashion profit. Or simply buy the equipment and obtain your own approval?

Exactly. As I’ve mentioned, trying to compare aviation or its innovation to the medical industry or the scientific industries is closer to putting a square peg in a round hole. And the data you seek is out there, just not in the format you expect. For a different prospective, here is an...

Yes x2. But since the applicant controls all the costs, I believe there is a voluntary program to report the rewrite effects to the FAA. Not really. All the examples and descriptions I posted on this topic are based on experience, historical record, actual events with real aircraft, and...

Simple. In aviation, the innovative stage travels at its own pace, time frame, and cost. Its only when one has a viable, production-ready, flying aircraft that they even start the regulatory process. Not really. For example, with some of the latest aviation innovations, those innovators had no...

Except the facts don’t support that conclusion. For one, in aviation, the innovation stage starts way before the regulatory stage with little or no regard for those regulations. And a prime example is the number of “innovative” eVTOL aircraft currently in the certification mix. If your...

They already have advertised that on their website and other literature. They offer/offered a firewall forward kit for the 172 and similar aircraft (Alpha 1) and a kit for E/AB aircraft (Alpha X2). However, I doubt they would perform the work themselves as they seem to have a bit of an aversion...

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. I think so. But I believe it will take an additional FAA LODA to rent them….

And I would resubmit aviation is a unique industry with no peer. So any comparison to "other industries" is moot on numerous levels. Perhaps you can offer some evidence examples from those other industries, and we can compare notes? Simple. You stated: ".... costs would be even lower and much...

You have to keep in mind, TSA was a political solution to a security problem and not a security solution to a security problem. Same with the DHS. Both of which were destined to fail from the start. History is merely repeating itself.

In part, yes. But those regulations also service international agreements, manage the NAS, provide a mechanism for the industry to grow., etc. Likelihood? In what way that is not currently available now? Plenty of innovation out there at the current cost structure. Since I know of no other...