Let's see if I understand this, and correct me if I'm wrong... If I
  don't comply 100% with rules 1 through 5 above (which didn't exist when
  I purchased my kit), my Lancair won't pass the "official Lancair
  Inspection", which means I won't be able to buy insurance, thereby
  preventing me from being able to rent a hangar, which will obviously
  prevent me from flying my airplane.  So, I guess I'll just have one very
  expensive lawn ornament?  As Jeff said, "Thanks Joe Bartels and all
  involved in making this happen."

Mark,

 

Who was your quote with before Lancair got involved? AIG or some other underwriter. Not enough data here to see why you have a difference.

 

What kind of plane are you building?

 

How much time do you have in it?

 

You can always purchase insurance from the other vendors-- they do not require training or inspections.

 

Jeff

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