My feeling is that perhaps the training requirement helps Lancair
deflect lawsuits and helps them be in a stronger position when sued.  My
opinion is that the training and the inspection help create a paper
trail that helps satisfy the jurors, judges and lawyers.  It can't hurt
to have it if someone brings a suit against you or your estate. Also, I see it has giving insurance companies more reason to continue to
insure us as a group.  I know it is expensive, believe me, I'm coming to the end of my build
and with insurance and training I'm looking at spending $15k (I still
need to get my instrument ticket).  It isn't pleasant, but Peter and his
merry band of trainers are worth every penny in my opinion.  I'm glad we
have them and I don't have a problem paying for their experience and
knowledge.  You can't get a better mentor.  Even though we live in a far more civilized time, it is still survival
of the fittest.  So, be fit, and survive, and be thankful that people
out there have made it their mission in life to help others survive.
Don't stop learning and don't become resistant for paying for the best
knowledge and training you can acquire.  It's one of the ways we can
keep it around.

Just my $0.02 worth...

Kevin