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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:08 am Post subject: Flying Time

All Lightning / Esqual flyers,

     I am collecting some "marketing data" for the new  LS-1 Lightning that might be helpful to show potential SLSA and ELSA customers  that the Lightning is not a new development, but a light sport airplane that was  based on the very successful EAB Lightning and the Esqual before that.  So  all you Lightning and Esqual owners, past and current, please help the effort by  sending me how much flying time is now on your aircraft.  Actually, if you  anticipate flying a lot between now and Sun N Fun, add that estimated time to  the total you send me.  And just to keep things from getting confusing,  please also send your N Number (or country registration) along with the type  (Lightning or Esqual) and total hours of flying time.

     I will provide all of you the results of this poll  when (and if) I get good feedback.  And you get to be part of the overall  marketing plan for the new LS-1 Lightning.  Thanks in advance.

 Buz

 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or less.

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lbmathias(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:17 am Post subject: Flying Time

Hi Buz,

  

     Put N59JL down for 120 hours.

  

 Hope your weather has improved for flying,  Linda 

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N1BZRich(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:21 am Post subject: Flying Time

Hi Linda,

 Thanks for the update on the hours.  The weather has been pretty  fickle.  I think I have made seven or eight flights since arriving  l

 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or less.

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pennington(at)q.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:11 am Post subject: Flying Time

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Hello Buz

  

 N 34 YZ 127 hours.

  

 Gary Pennington

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Dirtbos

Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 13
Location: Southern California

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: Flying Time

Gary,

  

 Great looking aircraft.  Is it  built to fit Light Sport?  I see it has the winglets (if that is the proper  term).

  

 I have looked at the Lightning  for a number of years, but did not like the early LSA configuration.  Now  that it can be built "full dress", my wife and I have decided to build  one.

  

 We are going to visit with Greg Hobbs  in early May in order to get a closer look.  Looking forward to  it.

  

 Do you keep your aircraft near  Marana, AZ?

  

 Mike Allen

  

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pennington(at)q.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject: Flying Time

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Greetings Mike

  

 The Lightning is a very good looking airplane.  People comment on how  good it looks everywhere I fly. For example, yesterday I flew to  Williams-Gateway Airport. The attendant on the apron stopped and we talked for  several minutes about how streamlined it was. Then, two retired airline pilots  asked about it and commented on how much they liked it. These two guys just  landed with a private jet! If I were a salesman, I could make some extra  money.

  

 I did not build my Lightning specifically for Light Sport. However, as you  know, they can be built that way. 

  

 I recommend the winglets. They add to the surface area of the wings and I  believe they shorten the take off roll, the landing roll, lessen the stall speed  and create more lift. Besides, they look really cool!

  

 If you build a Lightning, I don't think you will regret it. Knowing that  nothing is perfect, I believe the Lightning is a good value for a new  airplane, especially if you compare it to all other "Factory built" or  "Kit" aircraft available. If you do your research, you will discover that  prices for LSA aircraft are quite high. Some exceeding $125,000.00! You could  buy a really nice used GA airplane for that.

  

 The Lightning is a fast, slippery, comfortable airplane that handles pretty  well. It is not perfect but nothing is. It does have a quirk that I would like  to see resolved..... gear leg shimmy. It is very annoying. At times, it rattles  the entire airplane. That can't be good for the structure. 

  

 I know Greg Hobbs. I think he is a good, honest man. Be sure you take the  "Transition Training".

  

 Yes, I keep my plane at Marana Airport. The first two LSA airplanes I  built, I kept under the shade ports at Marana, but my Lightning has to be in a  hanger, though it is much more costly. I've discovered that people are curious  and like to touch. Once, I caught a man and woman trying to climb into my  last airplane. I can't allow that with the Lightning.

  

 Anyway, good luck with your decision. I hope to see you at the  airport.

  

 Happy flying.

  

 Gary Pennington

  

  

  

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Dirtbos

Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 13
Location: Southern California

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject: Flying Time

Gary,

  

 Thanks for the  input.

  

 RVs apparently have the same issue  (nose wheel shimmy).  An apparent problem with free castering nose  wheels.  All though this problem is probably partially avoidable through  proper flight techniques, the occasional occurrence is worth all of the  other benefits of the aircraft.  This is where that all important  "Transition Training", as you have recommended, will come in to play for  me.

  

 Arion is undoubtedly working on the  problem.  Hopefully it will be resolved soon.

  

 Thanks again,

 Mike

  

 Ps. I'll drop you a note when we know  the exact date of our visit.  My wife and I would appreciate meeting  you.

  

  

  

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n5pb(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject: Flying Time

Buz,

 N82PB has 34 hours now;  anticpate 45 by SNF

 Bear

 

 

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n5pb(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: Flying Time

Oh and here's a current pic at the home hkangar KPIE.

 

 Bear

 

 

 

 

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N1BZRich(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject: Flying Time

In a message dated 3/29/2009 8:44:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  n5pb(at)aol.com writes:

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		  N82PB    has 34 hours now;  anticpate 45 by SNF 	


 

 Thanks, Bear.

 Buz

 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or less.

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allanmaxe(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: Flying Time

Hi Buz Allan Maxwell has 227 hrs now should have 135 by Sun and fun mine is a Esqual serial E 180047 thanks allan



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Subject: Re: Flying Time

To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 8:25 PM



   In a message dated 3/29/2009 8:44:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n5pb(at)aol.com writes:

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		  N82PB has 34 hours now;  anticpate 45 by SNF 	


 

 Thanks, Bear.

 Buz



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allanmaxe(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: Flying Time

buz my n-number is 99AD Allan Maxwell



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		  From: N1BZRich(at)aol.com <N1BZRich(at)aol.com>

Subject: Re: Flying Time

To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 8:25 PM



   In a message dated 3/29/2009 8:44:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n5pb(at)aol.com writes:

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		  N82PB has 34 hours now;  anticpate 45 by SNF 	


 

 Thanks, Bear.

 Buz



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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:21 am Post subject: Flying Time

Thanks, Allan,

 Buz

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IFLYSMODEL(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: Flying Time

Hey Buz: N13LN has 89.1 Hrs. I expect to have between 95 and 100 hrs by the  time sun and fun arrives.

 Lynn

  

  In a message dated 3/29/2009 9:09:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM writes:

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		     All Lightning / Esqual flyers,

       I am collecting some "marketing data" for the new    LS-1 Lightning that might be helpful to show potential SLSA and ELSA customers    that the Lightning is not a new development, but a light sport airplane that    was based on the very successful EAB Lightning and the Esqual before    that.  So all you Lightning and Esqual owners, past and current, please    help the effort by sending me how much flying time is now on your    aircraft.  Actually, if you anticipate flying a lot between now and Sun N    Fun, add that estimated time to the total you send me.  And just to keep    things from getting confusing, please also send your N Number (or country    registration) along with the type (Lightning or Esqual) and total hours of    flying time.

       I will provide all of you the results of this    poll when (and if) I get good feedback.  And you get to be part of the    overall marketing plan for the new LS-1 Lightning.  Thanks in    advance.

   Buz



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