[Porsche-O-Phile]

I would live it if that were true, but the latest heard is that the EPA directive is still scheduled to go into effect in 2017... Has this changed? There were a number of press releases issued in 2010 denying that any ban was imminent, but these followed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking indicating an intent to implement anti-lead standards (which would affect avgas) effective 2017. So it's a bit unclear who or what to believe. Also one has to believe that if Obama wins a second term, this might suddenly and magically find itself on the fast track for implementation prior to 2016. I think if Obama is out in 2012 avgas is probably safe for a while and nothing will actually be done, but an airplane is a major purchase and I want to be pretty damn sure I won't be stuck with an albatross.

Looking at piper arrows and mooneys for the most part, possibly a seminole or Seneca or other light twin as a second choice and if I can stomach the thought of having to budget for tbo replacements on two engines... I definitely prefer twins though. I'd love to consider a cirrus bit they're way too much $$$.