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Based on that single ad, I agree with you. And, I think you said it well here:

I am not here asking for anyone's business. btw, it was a POA member that first referred to my blog this weekend. I joined POA to enter the discussion since I became the subject of it. Then, I posted this and another or two threads that seem to me to have been pretty worthwhile discussions.

I wasn't serious. Yes and, it's clever, and apparently well received reading this thread. You mean Cirrus. I did NOT say anything about chance. I did not say three times more likely or anything about the future. I said, "Cirrus occupants were killed three times more frequently than those...

Exactly, and it's exactly what I don't like about the ad. Very many of these planes are sold and target-marketed, through flight instructor referrals, to new pilots and first-time airplane owners. "Winter is no problem for you and your new Cirrus!" This is not the message I believe should be...

Good argument!

Okay, then I guess I completely missed the point of the ad.

Same as above,

I believe all this discussion is worthwhile, and bragging claims by any manufacturer, including Cessna, should be cross-examined. I won't be arguing with you about it.

The photograph shows the Cirrus poised for flight into inferred IMC conditions with snow and known ice. It's a blatant inference that with "KNOWN ICE PROTECTION", now you are able to takeoff into icing, where before you could not. That Cirrus advertises this “expanded capability”, as you put it...

Righto, I didn't notice that section...

Here's proof: http://www.idpcessna.com/download/AOPA%20Pilot%20-%20A%20Trace%20is%20Ice.pdf As published in AOPA Pilot, April 2006, it's the story on an icing encounter that happened on an aircraft delivery flight from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Boston.

With regard to spamming, as far as I know, there is no way to contact me or buy anything on my blog. Nothing's for sale nor are there any ads or commercial links. It's about me and my thoughts, less any way to reach me. So, that's spam, how??

Two pieces of black construction paper and scotch tape before solo works wonders.

Thou shall not link to one's own blog? If that's a rule here, please advise. I do, in fact, sell Cessnas. And, also being an aircraft mechanic and flight instructor for more than half my life, I care a lot about safety and my customers too. During 53 on-site accident investigations, 33 of...

“The machine does not isolate man from the great problems of nature but plunges him more deeply into them.” Shame on you Cirrus for this kind of advertising: http://stevewilsonblog.com/2009/04/18/were-protected--now-lets-go-find-some-ice.aspx

Case in point #2: http://stevewilsonblog.com/2009/04/18/were-protected--now-lets-go-find-some-ice.aspx

Now honestly, I'd have to refresh my memory, but if it serves me correctly, both Cory and his instructor were "wet behind the ears" pilots, not having a clue of the danger we Monday morning quarterback see. I would not choose this mishap as the best case in point, but Cirrus does in fact...

Ha! I'd actually prefer to take you in my hot air balloon! Being the pilot's pilot you are... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI-fz6LnTiY

I have no intention of the sort. The radio station asked ME to be a guest. THEY had the questions. My interest was to downplay little airplanes as being seen as possible tools for terrorism, and explaining how Cory, very unfortunately, found himself boxed in over his head.

Jay, I appreciate the effort you put into your comment, and I believe it stands on its own merit. It's truly kind of you, assuming you were sincere, to offer me a flight. I am happy for your success with your plane and your enthusiasm about flying. I do sell wonderful Cessna airplanes, and...