Posted for "ckohler1@cfl.rr.com" <ckohler1@cfl.rr.com>:

 Please let me weigh in on the 4000GW discussion.
 1. I Do not believe a IVP will sustain a hard landing (you know--when the
 wind plays out) without damaging the gear-box at 4000#. {Now thats a real
 fun job to fix!!!}
 2. Will you hire a bonifide test pilot and equip the plane with a spin
 chute to do the stall flight testing?
 3. Stress analysis on the airframe was not based on these higher #'s.
 Are you SURE it won't break--in flight?
 4. High sink rates are much more likely with an engine out--- which is
 basically unrecoverable below 1000'AGL.
 Will you find a DAR to do it? Probably--- Will it be insurable?? NO
 Would I fly it?? NO
 Will YOU test it??
 
 Charlie K.
 PS I don't like my airplane much-- at 3400# on a hot summer day.