Robin Ream wrote:

    I'm sure this company is building a fine engine package, but I don't
think they have the slightest clue as to why experimental builders are
working with non-certified engines.  -  It's to get a reliable high quality
engine at a LOW  PRICE, not a non-certified engine at a high price...  :-)
We wish him luck...

Robin

     Not to be difficult, but I think you guys are missing the point.  Mistral is trying to build a BETTER Certified engine - they aren't trying to sell
     to the experimenters amoung us.  Those of us on this list are not their market - most of us would rather build our own (as evidenced by practically
     everyone building motormounts, exhaust systems, intakes, etc. differently - we are experimenters by inclination).  Their market is the guy (who has
     MONEY) who has probably had an engine failure (or 3 or 4) but does not has the time (or confidence or experience - you choose) to build his own
     conversion but REALLY wants something better than a Lyncoming.  Only time will tell if the market is large enough to support the business.  I hope
     that we can share our experiences (and experiments) and learn from each other.

     Ken Powell

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