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Posted for "Stu Seffern" <sseffern@Chorus.net>:

Dan:

This is precisely why certified airplanes are so expensive and of such dated
technology and poor quality.  There are far too many controls on General
Aviation manufacturing now.  These controls prevent much of the change and
improvement needed.  They allow (force) manufacturers to "hide" behind
"certification" by the FAA and then, inevitably they are sued by those who
know they can do better!  Government controllers lack the incentive to apply
regulations effectively or even correctly.  The controls by government can
never match the incentives of a free market where one's reputation and
livelihood depend on the quality and reliability of their product.  Why do
you think those products with the least controls are generally the most
advanced and reliable.  The entire homebuilt industry is an example of how
the free market beats government control overtime.  There are now three
homebuilts sold for every one certified airplane.  This shows that "free
markets"  overcome even the significant advantages of production
efficiencies and more skilled workers.

Suing is fine, people should be responsible for their products.  But in the
current system where we have no "looser pays" and highly ignorant non-peer
juries, it may be more ethical to arbitrate a settlement with the
manufacturer.  They may appreciate your sense of fairness and respond in
kind.  You can always sue later if you leave the option open.

Stu Seffern

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