New Planes from old companies

They have not done it yet. Cirrus and Diamond have not nearly recouped
their
investment. All three manufacturers have had to ask their investors for
more
money. Lancair darned near didn't make it.


I believe you are mistaken, where did you hear Diamond asked investors for
more money? Also, I know Cirrus has investors, but I did not hear about any
rounds of fundraising in the last couple years.

"C J Campbell" writes:

"Dude" wrote in message
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Couldn't they do it like Cirrus, Diamond, and Lancair have done it?


They have not done it yet. Cirrus and Diamond have not nearly recouped their
investment. All three manufacturers have had to ask their investors for more
money. Lancair darned near didn't make it.

I think it is an outrage. Right now the biggest impediment to aviation
safety has to be the FAA, followed closely by the insurance companies and
the trial lawyers.

How are the insurance companies against safety?

-jav

"Dude" wrote in message
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Okay, its getting boring so, here is a new twist on an old subject.

Beech and Cessna have recently seen HUGE increases in demand for aircraft
with the G1000 cockpits. Will this cause them to rethink the introduction
of a new piston design to compete with the new players?

If so, how long till you can buy one and fly it?

Cessna is simply putting the G1000 in their existing airplanes.

Although the model designations remain the same, the current line of piston
airplanes is in fact all new. The Cessna 182 has changed so much that it
barely resembles the Skylanes of old. It looks more like a Cardinal on
steroids.

Next year's 172 will have the G1000 and air bags.

"Dude" wrote in message
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Okay, its getting boring so, here is a new twist on an old subject.

Beech and Cessna have recently seen HUGE increases in demand for aircraft
with the G1000 cockpits. Will this cause them to rethink the introduction
of a new piston design to compete with the new players?

About the only thing I could see might be Cessna bringing back the P-210.
It's not a huge market but it would restore a little luster to the brand. I
wouldn't bet money on it though.

-cwk.