Pardon my ignorance (sincere on that, not tongue in cheek), but how are we going to ensure that we aren't exceeding 200 mph? The regs. have not gone so far as to require speed limiters. Why is that? Is it because the technology isn't good enough yet or is it because the consensus is that most airframe/engine combos aren't capable? What about the person who stuffs an AT400 or such into a Bandit? Do you guys who are more in touch with the decision makers believe that we will eventually see mandated speed control technology? If so do you think we will have to retrofit engines without that technology?

I guess my biggest concern, selfishly speaking, is that my existing engines that don't have speed limiting software/hardware and any future engines that I purchase that also don't have speed limiting software/hardware will be rendered obsolete at some point when these rules are either clarified or amended to ensure enforcement of 200 mph.

It is difficult enough to choose a manufacturer that you think will be there to support your engine many years down the line, but now are we adding another factor that could push our engines into obsolescence?

Matt do you have any insight? I know you are a JetCat guy so are not worried about the lack of speed limiter technology, but you also seem to be pretty objective in your opinions. What do you think? Am I off base with my concern?

Antony